Community Engagement Liaison

TEMPORARY PART-TIME (2 days per week)

**12 months job-share as part of a flexible working arrangement** 

COMMENCEMENT DATE: Negotiable (January
 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 4pm

(Apply now as interviews may commence sooner based on applications received)

Why Join Rosebank? 

• Join a supportive and dynamic team
• Leading 7-12 Catholic co-educational College – Over 1400 students
• Great location in Five Dock (Inner West)
• Onsite Carpark
• Transferable LSL/ Personal/Carer's leave from systemic and non-systemic Catholic schools (participating schools under current EA)
• Salary packaging options
• Regular professional learning opportunities
• Access to College-wide health and wellbeing initiatives
• Diverse and inclusive welcoming community 
  
  

About Us 

Rosebank College has a proud and varied history of over 150 years as part of the Good Samaritan family established in 1857, and belonging to the Benedictine spiritual and educational tradition founded by St Benedict in the 4th century. The College belongs to the community of ten schools across Australia called Good Samaritan Education (GSE).  Established in 2011 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the mission of Good Samaritan Education is to sustain and nurture our Catholic schools as Good Samaritan Benedictine communities of learning.

Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition is committed to developing students who will engage with today's world as grounded, hope-filled young people who are equipped to lead wisely, to listen deeply and to treat their neighbour and their environment with justice, love and the compassion of Christ. 

Rosebank College promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment for children and provides transparent, accountable, risk-managed approaches to ensure child safeguarding.

As a school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College is incorporated and governed by a Board of Directors which is accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

For further information about Rosebank College, please visit our website:

About the Role 

A school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College seeks expressions of interest for the position of Community Engagement Liaison to join the Communications and Engagement Team in this Temporary (part-time) position. The successful candidate will work two days per week (0.4 FTE) on Thursdays and Fridays as a job-share with an existing employee on a flexible working arrangement for 2026.

The role of the Community Engagement Liaison is to establish and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of confidence and confidentiality. The role is primarily responsible for fostering partnerships and networks and developing engagement programs and events to meet the needs of the College, our students, and the wider Community. 

This position is responsible for providing high-level administrative support and coordination across a range of functions for the Communications and Engagement Team, consistent with the College's Vision and Mission statements and the College Strategic Plan. 

The Community Engagement Liaison is required to support the Communications and Engagement Manager across all projects by providing support services that ensure the efficiency of the Communications and Engagement Team's day-to-day operations. 

The Community Engagement Liaison will coordinate and oversee three of the major portfolios currently falling within the Communications and Engagement Team, including the development and implementation of the College Alumni relations strategy, the College's Parent Engagement strategy and the College's Benedictine Exchange Program (BEP), in addition to the monitoring, tracking and reporting on the College Strategic Plan.

The College offers excellent support to all staff to enable them to develop on their professional journey through professional development. All staff must demonstrate a commitment to the ideals and ethos of Catholic Education.

For further information about the role, view the position description located on the application form online.

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly capable support staff member who is highly motivated to support Rosebank College. All staff members are expected to support the College's vision and goals as a learning community and contribute to all aspects of college life.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Social Work, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar position (essential) 
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of multi-stakeholder and community engagement programs and outcomes 
• Community facilitation and presentation experience and expertise with a broad range of engagement methods (informing, consulting, involving, collaborating, and empowering)
• Research and data analytical skills essential, including the ability to compile reports for presentation to staff, parents, the Communications and Engagement Manager, and Board Directors
• Demonstrated adept project management experience
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Communication skills in dealing with management, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to exercise initiative, work autonomously, be organised, flexible, and prioritise workload individually and as a member of a team within a highly interactive and complex environment
• Valid driver's licence to support the operational and logistical requirements of the role.
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• A commitment to the child safeguarding principles
  
  

The Process

If you meet the requirements of this position, then please click the Apply button to submit your online application, to the Principal of Rosebank College. 

When you complete the online application, you will need to provide:

• A copy of your CV;
• A cover letter;
• Copies of relevant academic qualifications and copies of transcripts.

Candidates that progress through our recruitment process, will be required to provide at least two (2) referees including the current employer.

Early applications are encouraged to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application closing date.

The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening for child-related employment and reference checks. 

Rosebank College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Rosebank College supports and respects all children. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our practices. Rosebank College is committed to providing students with a safe, healthy environment.

General Enquiries

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email the College's Human Resources Manager on

Rosebank College manages all our recruitment and hiring needs internally. As such, we ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us directly regarding candidate referrals or general recruitment needs.  The College will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies.