Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator

Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator

$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)

Full time, Fixed Term 12 - 24 months, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Joondalup campus

$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)

Full time, Fixed Term 12 - 24 months

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 (DAR) is responsible for building the foundations of lifelong relationships between the University’s alumni, business, and the community. The Office comprises three teams – Alumni Relations, Development and Operations. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, high-energy team as ECU enters a transformational phase, with the opening of Western Australia’s first comprehensive city university campus.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator to join our team. 

The position plays a key role in supporting the Manager of Alumni Relations and the rest of the DAR team to increase the number of global alumni connected to ECU and the level of their involvement with the University. This is a dynamic and varied role that offers scope for creativity, coordinating events, programs, communications and projects that make a genuine difference to ECU’s alumni community.

About you

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in stakeholder engagement, events, or communications.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in the coordination of events and/or communications, a proactive and solutions-focused approach, and the confidence to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to perform well under pressure and hold a genuine dedication to fostering meaningful relationships. They will hold personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

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

Please contact Amy Barrett, Alumni Relations Manager at amy.barrett@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload a current resume along with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role. Your letter should draw directly on the accountabilities described in the Position Description.

Advert ClosureApplications close Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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 and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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