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 solid 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/
Closing date:Applicationsclose 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)
Copies of qualifications
Statements of Service (Teaching roles only)
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
[email protected] 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.
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A private, co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 independent Christian Grammar school, St Paul's offers a world-class education, preserving the best of traditional methodology applied with cutting edge contemporary practice. Our school is dedicated to equip its students in becoming people of discernment; placing value upon Christian faith, integrity and excellence in all of life and in serving in the world as confident, competent and compassionate adults.
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A private, co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 independent Christian Grammar school, St Paul's offers a world-class education, preserving the best of traditional methodology applied with cutting edge contemporary practice. Our school is dedicated to equip its students in becoming people of discernment; placing value upon Christian faith, integrity and excellence in all of life and in serving in the world as confident, competent and compassionate adults.
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📌 Director of Community Engagement & Brand Growth (New South Wales)
🏢 St Paul's Grammar School
📍 New South Wales