• Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus or Melbourne Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin Advancement aims to complement Deakin's vision to be a catalyst for positive change to benefit our students, staff, and the communities we serve. We build and maintain relationships with our cohort of over 370,000 alumni and facilitate generous philanthropic gifts to the University from our growing community of over 8,000 donors. 

The Alumni Engagement Associate contributes to and delivers meaningful alumni programming, events and outreach to engage our network of alumni and increase participation and engagement. 

Reporting to the Manager, Alumni Engagement the Alumni Engagement Associate will;

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of alumni engagement programs and initiatives, with a clear focus on impact, outcomes and return on investment aligned to strategic priorities.
• Plan and deliver alumni events and engagement activities, working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, quality and shared outcomes.
• Develop and deliver concise, effective alumni communications that support engagement objectives, promote initiatives and enable clear evaluation of performance.
• Build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of students, alumni, stakeholders and influential individuals both inside and outside the University.
• Represent the University in internal and external alumni engagements, forums and events, building connections with the broader alumni community.      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jacqui Thompson, Manager, Alumni Engagement (Faculty Programs) via  jacqui.thompson@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Associate, Alumni Engagement - HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.