Alumni Relations

5 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Full time $92,681 - $114,000 per year

Alumni Relations and Engagement Specialist

Advancement and Communications Division

  • Fixed Term, full-time appointment (Until June 2026)
  • Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114, % Superannuation

About the Area

The UOW Alumni Relations and Engagement Team fosters a vibrant community of over 190,000 alumni, nurturing lifelong, mutually beneficial connections. We support alumni to achieve their goals while encouraging active involvement with UOW, contributing time, talent and resources. Our purpose is to empower alumni to feel valued, enrich their lives, and help advance the University's mission, reputation, and legacy.

About the Position

The Alumni Relations and Engagement Specialist is responsible for data-informed planning and delivery of various outreach and engagement strategies that build affinity to UOW and contribute to positioning and fundraising objectives. Strategies include, but are not limited to, targeted communications, mentoring programs, meetings and events in Australia, abroad and virtually.

Working as a valued member of a multidisciplinary division, the position will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to UOW's alumni community. It will also proactively engage these stakeholders to identify tangible benefits for alumni.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Clare Rhodes on or .

Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.



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