Director of Community Engagement

About the role

The Director of Community Engagement is a key member of the School Senior Executive, providing strategic leadership for the School's community engagement and events strategy. The role strengthens connections between the School and its stakeholders, enhances the School's reputation, drives enrolment growth, and cultivates a vibrant, engaged community aligned with the School's vision and strategic priorities. This role oversees all aspects of internal and external communication, strengthens the school's brand and visibility, and drives initiatives that enhance relationships with students, families, alumni, staff, and the wider community. The Director also plays a central role in coordinating and promoting school events, such as welcome events, orientation programs, celebrations, performances, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach activities, ensuring these events reflect the school's values and foster a vibrant, connected school community.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy

• Foster strong relationships with parents, students, staff, alumni, local churches, businesses, community groups, and educational partners

• Promote a culture of belonging, inclusion, and partnership across the school community

• Act as a key ambassador for the school at community functions, networking events, and industry forums

• Lead the school's marketing and communications strategy

• Ensure consistent articulation of the school's mission, vision, values, and educational offering

• Oversee digital communications including website, social media, newsletters, publications, and promotional campaigns

• Partner with the Admissions Team to develop strategies that support enrolment growth and retention

• Lead the planning and delivery of major school events including Grandparents Day, School Musicals, Christmas Celebration, Anniversary Celebrations, Presentation Assemblies, Debutante Ball and Valedictory Dinner

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's strategic plan

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations, education, business, community development, or a related field

• Demonstrated leadership experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, marketing, admissions, or advancement

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans

• Strong organisational and project management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a senior leadership environment

• Demonstrated expertise across a range of media channels, including traditional, digital, and social media

• Demonstrated experience managing staff across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise within a complex and dynamic environment

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

About us

St Paul's Grammar School is a co-educational, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, non-denominational Christian school. The school was founded in 1983 and has grown into one of Sydney's leading schools. Over 850 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 enjoy a spacious and peaceful 70 acre semi-rural campus. The school was the first in NSW to offer IB programmes across the entire school: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. As a Christ-centred community, St Paul's Grammar School enables excellence in all areas, empowering students to be discerning and knowledgeable individuals of integrity, who are called to serve in the world with respect and compassion.

For more information and to download a Job Prospectus, please visit our Website at https://www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au/contact/employment/

Information for Applicants

Closing date: Applications close on Thursday 3 September 2026. 

How to apply: 

All applications must include the following:

• A completed Employment Application Form, that can be downloaded from the Website.

• A cover letter addressing Key Responsibilities and Essential Skills (no more than 2 pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae

• Copies of qualifications

• Statements of Service (Teaching roles only)

Applications should be marked as “confidential” and forwarded either via email to: **@stpauls.nsw.edu.au

or via post to:

People and Culture Manager
St Paul’s Grammar School
Locked Bag 8016
Penrith NSW 2751

Looking for more information? Why not reach out to Katy Whale, People and Culture via **@stpauls.nsw.edu.au to learn more about the role and Working @ St Paul's. 

Please note that employment screening is mandatory in accordance with legislative requirements. A current Working with Children Check will be required by the successful candidate.