Full time | Ongoing | Leadership opportunity

Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic, co‑educational secondary College located in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. With more than 1,500 students, MLMC is a vibrant, values‑driven learning community guided by Gospel values and the Mercy tradition.

About the Role

The Head of Advancement will lead a broad and integrated portfolio spanning enrolments, alumni relations, community engagement, partnerships, and philanthropy. This role sits at the heart of the College’s growth agenda and will directly influence how the College connects with current families, prospective families, alumni, and the wider community.

This is not a maintenance role—it is a build, lead, and grow mandate.

You will have the opportunity to design strategy, shape systems and implement initiatives that elevate the College’s profile, strengthen engagement and deliver measurable growth in enrolments and community support.

Key Responsibilities

- Creating and implementating a forward‑looking Advancement strategy
- Driving enrolment growth, conversion and retention across the College
- Building a strong and engaged alumni and community network
- Developing meaningful partnerships, sponsorships and philanthropic opportunities
- Leading the Advancement team
- Using data, insights and market intelligence to guide strategy and decision‑making
- Working closely with Marketing to strengthen brand, reputation and community presence

About You

- Significant experience in advancement, enrolments, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, community relations or business development




- A proven track record of leading growth or engagement strategies
- Strong leadership capability, including the ability to build, develop and inspire teams
- Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
- A balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
- Experience delivering measurable outcomes in growth, engagement or revenue generation
- A professional, collaborative and future‑focused mindset
- Experience within education, not‑for‑profit, or community‑based organisations will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

- Newly created leadership opportunity with significant impact
- Lead the College's enrolment growth, engagement and advancement strategy
- Join a thriving and ambitious College investing in its future direction
- Collaborative and values‑driven leadership environment
- Skilled growth and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary packaging benefits
- Onsite parking provided

Application Process

- A covering letter
- A current CV
- A completed Application Form (available on the College website)

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 20 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. The College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before applications close.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mount Lilydale Mercy College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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