Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator

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About the Role:

The Alumni and Development Coordinator role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community engagement initiatives by developing relationships with alumni and existing partners to support our programs and research.

Curtin alumni are individuals who have completed their studies at Curtin University and have moved on to pursue careers or further education. They form a valuable network of graduates across the globe who have benefited from their time at Curtin and are vital stakeholders who can contribute to supporting the University's mission and vision.

We're seeking a creative and dedicated individual to join our team and collaborate on various exciting projects. In this role you'll be instrumental in the development and delivery of flagship alumni engagement activities for the faculty of Science and Engineering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implement and manage programs, including alumni engagement activities, communications, annual giving and/or bequests, as required, to help drive the alumni and community relations strategy
• Ensure all work is meaningfully focused on building an engaged alumni community and increasing alumni and staff donor participation
• Develop effective communication plans and write and coordinate purposeful communications across a range of platforms for target audiences
• Proactively work to build and nurture strong relationships with alumni and stakeholders through one-to-one and mass engagement
• Proactively contribute to University Advancement goals, adopt best practice standards and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the highest possible standards of professional and personal conduct, modelling the University's Values and Signature Behaviours.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and/or community-based fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop and manage programs, events and initiatives to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with well-developed relationship management skills which contribute to the values, goals and objectives of the role and promote a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated professional writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and timely communication materials, for diverse, multi-cultural audiences.
• Demonstrated experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team and independently, using initiative to resolve issues in a customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to network and develop and nurture relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction

Your new Team:

University Advancement

Fuelled by a passion for impact and guided by unwavering values, the University Advancement team drives transformative programs that ignite private support for Curtin. As changemakers, we champion accessibility to education, empower groundbreaking research, and create life-changing connections between supporters and initiatives that prepare our students to lead as responsible global citizens. United by a bold vision, our high-performing team thrives on collaboration, working seamlessly with internal and external partners to shape a brighter, more inclusive future.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA , parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page
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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the selection criteria for the role

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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