AIEF is looking for an exceptional professional to join our Alumni Engagement Team and support the ever-expanding AIEF Alumni cohort.
About AIEF
hard heads, soft hearts, capable hands
AIEF was established in 2008 in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools.
Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment.
Backed by some of Australia’s most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in 2008 to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 400 communities in every state and territory of Australia.
AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention and Year 12 completion rates and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in 2008.
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The Role
Reporting to the Manager – Alumni Engagement, the Coordinator– Alumni Engagement is primarily responsible for designing and delivering targeted support for alumni in their first two years post-graduation as they transition from school to further education, training, or employment.
This role will need to also finalise all work related to previous and remaining Career Sessions for the 2025 School Year, Productive Engagement for the 2025 School Year, and all associated data and reporting for both.
Key Responsibilities
The Coordinator – Alumni Engagement will have responsibility for the following:
Early Alumni Support
- Design and implement targeted initiatives to support the early alumni cohort to drive their engagement in education, training, employment or other productive engagement
- Apply client relationship principles to maintain relationships with alumni in their first two years post-school, ensuring relationship with AIEF remains strong and positive including maintaining regular communication and tailored support as alumni progress through chosen pathways
- Develop a strong understanding of current Year 12 cohort each year including academic and career interests, and post-school intentions, and ensure meaningful engagement with students at AIEF events throughout their final year
- Maintain trusted relationships with secondary education providers, job networks and tertiary providers
- Coordinate and write reports and evaluations of internal initiatives
Leadership, Team and Collaboration
- Support the Manager – Alumni Engagement with onboarding new team members, the implementation of policies and procedures and annual reporting processes
- Use initiative to support the smooth running of the Alumni Engagement Team and step in where there are gaps
- Work closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent experience for alumni
- Participate in and contribute to organisation-wide events, projects and initiatives that require an all-hands-on-deck approach
Required Capabilities
Skills and attributes
- Motivation to contribute to AIEF’s work and mission
- Alignment with AIEF’s values: Authenticity, Tenacity and Audacity, Passion, Best Practice Pacemakers and Loyalty
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
Knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated experience in building effective and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of workplace skills and attributes valued by employers and demonstrated ability to advise and coach young people
- Tertiary or other qualifications in related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience working within Indigenous education is highly desirable
Benefits of working with AIEF
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Work with purpose: See the impact of your work from year one by contributing to a mission that creates real outcomes for young Indigenous people and their communities
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Generous salary packaging: Boost your take home pay by up to $18,550, managing and structuring your remuneration in a way that suits you
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Additional paid leave: Enjoy seven extra days of paid leave each year on top of standard annual and personal leave. We also offer a progressive Annual Leave benefit that rewards long term commitment, giving you additional days of leave as your years of service increase
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Central Surry Hills location: Work from one of Sydney’s most charming and well-connected inner-city neighbourhoods surrounded by popular cafés and restaurants within walking distance of Central Station
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Professional development: Access to paid training, LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, accredited courses and coaching to support your ongoing growth and development
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Employee Assistance Program: Enjoy free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program designed to boost your wellbeing and keep you thriving.
