This role combines engagement, communications, stakeholder coordination and event delivery.

You will coordinate the Foundation's engagement activities, communications and stakeholder interactions, helping ensure donors, community partners, colleagues and other stakeholders experience the Foundation as welcoming, responsive, organised and connected.

Working closely with the General Manager, Community Impact and Learning Lead, donors, community partners, colleagues and other stakeholders, you will coordinate events, meetings, volunteer activities, communications and stakeholder information systems that support the Foundation's work, while helping translate stories, achievements and community impact into engaging communications content.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together, managing multiple moving parts and ensuring that every interaction is delivered professionally and thoughtfully. You will take pride in creating positive experiences, maintaining strong systems and delivering high-quality work behind the scenes.

This permanent part time role (0.6 FTE) works as part of a small team, reports to the General Manager and offers flexibility, including occasional attendance at evening and weekend events and activities when required., * Deliver engaging, well-organised events, volunteer activities and stakeholder experiences.

- Build positive and trusted connections with donors, community partners, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Ensure meetings, workshops, consultations and learning activities run smoothly and professionally.
- Create clear, engaging and timely communications across multiple channels, including newsletters, website content, social media and stakeholder stories.
- Maintain accurate stakeholder information and engagement records.
- Support community partner engagement and capacity-building activities.
- Ensure the Foundation is experienced as welcoming, responsive, organised and professional.

About The Employer This is an opportunity to work closely with donors, community partners, colleagues and all other stakeholders,



coordinate meaningful engagement activities and help create positive experiences that strengthen community connections and impact. If you are seeking a role where organisation, communication and relationship-building come together, we encourage you to apply by providing your resume and a brief one-page letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and interest in the role, as well your 3 preferred workdays. About The Candidate This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, creating positive experiences and bringing plans to life.

You might come from community engagement, communications, events, administration, marketing, stakeholder engagement, not-for-profit or community sector roles.

You Will Bring

- Strong organisation and coordination skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A service-oriented approach and genuine attention to stakeholder experience.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- An ability to translate community stories, events and stakeholder experiences into clear, engaging communications that connect people to the Foundation's work.
- Confidence working with digital systems, databases and communication platforms.
- Initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Previous experience in philanthropy or the not-for-profit sector is welcome but not essential., * You are organised, proactive and dependable.
- You enjoy working with people and making things happen.
- You take pride in delivering high-quality work and getting the details right.
- You are comfortable coordinating multiple activities at once.
- You enjoy creating positive experiences for others.
- You enjoy turning community stories, achievements and experiences into engaging communications that connect people to purpose and impact.
- You understand that small interactions can have a big impact on how people experience an organisation., We are looking for someone who will bring those values to every interaction with donors, community partners, colleagues and stakeholders.

📌 Engagement & Communications Coordinator - Geelong
🏢 Geelong Careers
📍 Geelong