The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.About the role:We are seeking an enthusiastic Community Relations and Events Coordinator in a full-time capacity.Critical to the role will be engaging with The Glennie School community and other key stakeholders to communicate with them and coordinate events.Reporting to the Marketing and Development Manager, you will be responsible for implementing our action plans on community engagement, fundraising and event coordination.You will be responsible for:Developing and implementing a comprehensive annual events calendar aligned with the School's strategic goals and community engagement objectives.Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of key events, including but not limited to Open Days, The Glennie Fair, Boarding Country Connections and a range of formal and informal School eventsProviding guidance to staff on branding and marketing activitiesCoordinating alumni and community communicationsBuilding relationships with the Glennie communityBeing the liaison between the Glennie School Foundation, Glennie Old Girls Association and P & F AssociationThe Glennie School prides itself on the values that require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.About You:The successful candidate will have a passion for building collaborative relationships and be a strong communicator. You will have:An Event Management Diploma or equivalent experience in events rolesMinimum of five years experience in a community relations role and demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple events simultaneously, with varying scales and complexitiesCapacity to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to event design and execution.Well-developed skills for developing detailed timelines, checklists, and action plans, and meticulously managing all logistical elements.Proven ability to develop, manage, and adhere to event budgets, including tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.Knowledge of the approaches to managing records and database management, with accurate data entry skillsStrong collaborative spirit, working seamlessly with various departments, individuals and external stakeholders across the School in order to foster a positive and productive environment.Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.Your application:Please address your application to the Marketing and Development Manager, and include a cover letter and resume.  Applications close COB Friday, 6  June 2025. Right to Work in Australia, visa sponsorship is not available.       AUD Toowoomba 4350

Community Relations and Event Coordinator

The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Community Relations and Events Coordinator in a full-time capacity.

Critical to the role will be engaging with The Glennie School community and other key stakeholders to communicate with them and coordinate events.

Reporting to the Marketing and Development Manager, you will be responsible for implementing our action plans on community engagement, fundraising and event coordination.

You will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive annual events calendar aligned with the School's strategic goals and community engagement objectives.

  • Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of key events, including but not limited to Open Days, The Glennie Fair, Boarding Country Connections and a range of formal and informal School events

  • Providing guidance to staff on branding and marketing activities

  • Coordinating alumni and community communications

  • Building relationships with the Glennie community

  • Being the liaison between the Glennie School Foundation, Glennie Old Girls Association and P & F Association

The Glennie School prides itself on the values that require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.

About You:
The successful candidate will have a passion for building collaborative relationships and be a strong communicator. You will have:

  • An Event Management Diploma or equivalent experience in events roles

  • Minimum of five years experience in a community relations role and demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple events simultaneously, with varying scales and complexities

  • Capacity to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to event design and execution.

  • Well-developed skills for developing detailed timelines, checklists, and action plans, and meticulously managing all logistical elements.

  • Proven ability to develop, manage, and adhere to event budgets, including tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

  • Knowledge of the approaches to managing records and database management, with accurate data entry skills

  • Strong collaborative spirit, working seamlessly with various departments, individuals and external stakeholders across the School in order to foster a positive and productive environment.

  • Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.

Your application:

Please address your application to the Marketing and Development Manager, and include a cover letter and resume.  Applications close COB Friday, 6  June 2025. 

Right to Work in Australia, visa sponsorship is not available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Posted Date 24 May 2025
  • Location Toowoomba
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Marketing & Communications
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided