Director of Community Relations
6 days ago
Seeking a dynamic leader to drive community engagement and lead a high-performing team across Admissions, Marketing, Alumnae Relations, and Events.
About Ruyton Girls' SchoolRuyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement across Kinder to Year 12. We empower girls with the knowledge, confidence and connections to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the world around them.
Position SummaryThe Director of Community Relations is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and overseeing all aspects of community engagement at Ruyton. Leading a highly integrated team across Admissions, Marketing, Alumnae Relations, and Events, the Director ensures a cohesive and impactful approach to enhancing the School's brand, reputation, and engagement.
As a key driver of community connections, this role is central to the School's success, enhancing relationships with current and prospective parents, alumnae, staff, donors, and the broader Ruyton community. The Director leads initiatives that promote engagement, admissions growth, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring that Community Relations remains at the heart of the School's business functions.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Senior leadership experience, working collaboratively as a part of a school executive team to achieve shared goals.
- A proven strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and implement short and long term plans that drive organisational success.
- Sound decision-making abilities, focused on measurable outcomes and impactful results.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire, cultivating a high-achieving and engaged team culture.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Offered as a fixed term 5-year executive appointment, applicants must have relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, or business, and the right to work in Australia.
How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to access candidate information pack , please contact Ruyton HR on 03 9819 2422 or
Application closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 20 March 2025.
To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. All applications should be attention to Kim Bence, Principal. No hard copies please.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and preferred candidates may undergo interviews before the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will only be finalised after the closing date.
RUYTON COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETYRuyton are committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Policies and ongoing Child Safe Training. Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures. Please refer to our school website to read our policies here .
This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills for this position and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate, in response to the strategic direction of the school and the development of skills and knowledge for this position.
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