$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW 6)
2-year fixed-term contract, Full-time. Joondalup Campus.
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Joondalup campus
$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW 6)
2-year fixed-term, full-time, contract
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR) plays a vital role in strengthening ECU’s relationships with its alumni, supporters and broader community. As custodians of the University’s alumni engagement strategy, the team creates meaningful opportunities for connection, storytelling, philanthropy and lifelong engagement with the ECU community.
About the Opportunity
Ashe Munro Recruitment are proudly partnering with Edith Cowan University to appoint an Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator within the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, proactive and relationship-driven communications professional to join a highly engaged team and play a key role in strengthening alumni engagement at ECU.
With a strong focus on content creation, digital communications and audience engagement, this role will help bring ECU’s alumni stories to life across social media, eDMs, web and broader engagement channels, while also contributing to alumni initiatives, events and community programs.
Reporting to the Alumni Relations Manager, you will coordinate alumni communications across digital channels, create compelling content, build meaningful stakeholder relationships and support engagement initiatives that strengthen lifelong alumni connection with ECU.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys blending creativity with strategy, relationship management and data led engagement.
About you
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver ECU’s alumni communications across digital channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, eDMs and website content
Create compelling alumni-focused content including feature stories, newsletters, campaigns and targeted communications
Research and develop engaging alumni stories that showcase achievements, impact and community connection
Proactively assess communication opportunities and determine the most effective channels to maximise engagement outcomes
Build strong relationships with alumni, internal stakeholders and external partners to support meaningful engagement initiatives
Monitor digital engagement and campaign performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement
Utilise ECU’s CRM to maintain records, extract reporting and analyse engagement performance
Support with the coordination of alumni events, mentoring initiatives, recognition programs and community engagement activities
Support volunteer and alumni ambassador activity where relevant
Contribute to alumni engagement initiatives that support long-term connection, participation and philanthropic growth
You are an engaging and proactive communications professional who enjoys combining strong content capability with relationship building and community engagement.
You’ll bring:
Demonstrated experience in communications, digital marketing, content creation, alumni engagement, stakeholder engagement or a related field
Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling, audience-appropriate content across multiple channels
Strong social media capability, including content planning, engagement growth and performance optimisation
Sound judgement in selecting the most effective communication approach for different audiences and objectives
A naturally proactive approach, someone who identifies opportunities rather than waiting for direction
Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with a broad range of stakeholders
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Experience coordinating events, engagement initiatives or community programs
Experience working within higher education, alumni relations, membership, fundraising or purpose-driven environments will be highly regarded
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Ashe Munro Recruitment are proudly partnering with Edith Cowan University (ECU) on this appointment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Munro on 0410 884 172 or
[email protected]
Application Process
Please apply directly to
[email protected] with your resume and a two-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the closing date and encourages early applications.
Please note: Applications will only be accepted from candidates with relevant Australian working rights.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age or faith.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
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