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Schools & Community Engagement Manager


Company : World Vision Australia


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-11-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Schools & Community Engagement Manager role at World Vision Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Schools & Community Engagement Manager role at World Vision AustraliaThe Schools & Community Engagement Manager at World Vision Australia plays a crucial role in building and expanding partnerships with schools, educational institutions, and community organizations. This position focuses on fostering strong relationships that amplify WVAs mission, creating long-lasting advocates and supporters through initiatives like the 40HR Famine campaign.Key Responsibilities IncludeDevelop and execute detailed account plans to engage schools and community organizations.Work closely with the Schools and Youth Engagement team to ensure aligned actions that support WVAs objectives.Foster ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to integrate new partnerships into WVAs campaigns and initiatives.Engage with key school and community leadersdaily, managing the 40HR Famine strategy and partnerships to enhance involvement with schools and community programs.Lead the strategy and execution of the 40HR Famine within schools and community groups.Build relationships with school and community leaders to enhance involvement and drive deeper engagement with the program.Contribute to the achievement of financial and participant targets for key campaigns.Ensure the effective delivery and growth of campaigns that engage and motivate schools and community members.Who are we looking for?A career within the education industry, or similar, has given you a deep understanding of the Australian schooling system and how WVAs work, both in the field and our advocacy, can connect into the Australian education landscape/curriculum. You can demonstrate experience in identifying, building and growing strategic partnerships and fostering key relationships for sustainable mutual benefit.Skills And Experience Include5+ years in Business Development experienceExperience in Charity and Fundraising SectorBuilding and leading effective, high performing teamsExperience with working across the Australian Church landscapeBackground in working within, or in partnership with the educational sectorFamiliarity with working within a matrix organisation and influencing staff outside of direct reporting channelsStrategic planning and financial management capabilityWorkingforWorld Vision means you aremaking the world betterIts not every day that a job comes along that lets you change the world.WorkingforWorld Vision means lookingforward to turning up at work because you know youre about to dosomethingmeaningful.It means working with35,000 staff and3.3 million supporters in 100 countries whowillstop at nothing tohelp children live better lives.Joina teamthat is bold and courageous,andwherejob satisfaction goes beyondfinancial reward.The selectionprocessWe embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for children.Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector.Who We AreWorld Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work.We offer great benefits such as salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, free on-site parking and an onsite caf for our employees.For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website: levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness DevelopmentIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at World Vision Australia by 2xGet notified about new Community Outreach Manager jobs in Burwood East, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoLaverton North, Victoria, Australia A$120,000.00-A$160,000.00 1 month agoEpping, Victoria, Australia A$80,000.00-A$110,000.00 1 month agoHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoRichmond, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$65,000.00-A$85,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoProject Manager - Automation, Manufacturing or EngineeringMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$125.00-A$135.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$40.00-A$45.00 1 week agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia A$95,187.00-A$108,734.00 1 week agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia A$95,187.00-A$108,734.00 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoEast Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$140,000.00-A$170,000.00 1 week agoCremorne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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