Community Engagement and Events Officer

Santa Sabina College (see more jobs from this school)

STRATHFIELD, NSW 


Marketing / Communications

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 February 2026


Santa Sabina is seeking a Community Engagement and Events Officer who will contribute to building and strengthening our community

<p>Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and professional roles across our Strathfield and Southern Highlands campuses. The College has a reputation as a leader in holistic education with academic excellence at its core. We deliver a broad education, one that values discerning scholarship, the pursuit of excellence and one that educates the heart.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We offer co-education on our P-4 Del Monte Campus and girls only on our&nbsp; 5-12 Santa Sabina Campus. Our outdoor education campus, Tallong, is located on 97 hectares in the Southern Highlands. Our Early Education Centre (Mary Bailey House) and Out of School Hours (OOSH) services are located in the grounds of the Primary (Del Monte) Campus.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position: Permanent&nbsp; Full-Time (Hours and weeks to be negotiated)</strong></p> <p><strong>Commencement date : Immediate start/to be negotiated</strong></p> <p><strong>Classification:&nbsp;</strong>Clerical and Administration Services Employees Level 4.1 under the&nbsp;<i>Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025</i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering high-quality College events that bring the community together and reflect the values and professionalism of Santa Sabina College.&nbsp;</li> <li>Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including future and current families, alumnae, donors, Dominican Sisters and community partners, supporting engagement through events, communications and regular interaction.</li> <li>Support the work of the Advancement team through effective coordination of communications, including invitations, newsletters and information updates, and by providing administrative assistance to Enrolments and Development functions as required.</li> <li>Liaise confidently with internal teams and external providers to ensure events and communications are well planned, well resourced and delivered smoothly, including coordination with Property, Facilities and Chapel bookings.</li> <li>Represent the College professionally in dealings with external groups and College associations, and contribute to a warm, welcoming and well-connected community culture.</li> <li>Uphold and actively promote the Catholic Dominican mission and values of the College, demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety, professionalism and collegiality, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Advancement portfolio.</li> <li><strong>Please visit the College website for a full role description and further application details: https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-us/employment/</strong></li> <li>Applications must contain a cover letter addressed to the&nbsp;<strong>College Principal, Ms Paulina Skerman</strong>, outlining relevant experience, a detailed Curriculum Vitae.</li> <li> <p>​For further information, please contact Yvette Graniero, Director of Community Relations on (02) 9745 7028.&nbsp;</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 4pm Thursday 12 February 2026</strong></p></li> <li><strong>Please note interviews may take place before the closing date</strong></li> <li> <p><i>The College is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The successful applicant will be required to have a current Working with Children Check and be committed to our Child Safeguarding Policy.</i></p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>