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Advancement Manager
Canberra Grammar School
Red Hill, ACT
Closing date: 20 June, 2026

For a full job description and for details on how to apply, visit our website:
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Marketing and Communications Officer
Meriden School
Strathfield, NSW
Closing date: 15 June, 2026

For a full job description and for details on how to apply, visit our website:
https://www.educateplus.edu.au/job/marketing-and-communications-officer-at-meriden-school/

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𝗦𝗔/𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 | 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗽 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽

Last week the SA/NT Chapter came in from the cold for their 'Winter Warmer' catchup with fellow members and the SA/NT Committee at the Sussex Hotel. It proved to be a lovely informal get-together, with no agenda or formalities, just great company and even better conversation. With long-standing members welcoming newer faces it was the perfect opportunity to put faces to names and chat over a drink and nibbles. Thank you to all who brought their warmth!

Thank you to the SA/NT Chapter Committee who organised this event: Rebecca Healy, Belinda Mears, Victoria Richardson, Joanna Arvanitis, Paul Bailey, David Botha, Sue Cvijanovic, Julie Dow, Anna Garcia, Joanna Gray, Vanessa Grave, Helen Karapandzic CFRE, Sophia Saracino, Lisa Taplin

Thank you to the SA/NT Chapter Sponsors: advancedlife and EnrolHQ for their continued support of the SA/NT Chapter.

𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲+ | 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
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Office Manager and Personal Assistant
Tanglin Trust (Australia Campus)
Gippsland VIC
Closing date: 14 June, 2026

For a full job description and for details on how to apply, visit our website:
https://www.educateplus.edu.au/job/office-manager-and-personal-assistant-gippsland/

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𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 | 𝗲𝗱+𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 – 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝗨𝗽 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝘂𝗽

The recent WA Chapter | ed+connect Caffeinated by Fotoworks Coffee Catchup was a wonderful morning connecting with WA colleagues from across the membership.

The session provided a valuable opportunity for conversation across streams and to welcome one of our newest members to the education community.

Thank you to our WA Chapter and Event Sponsor Fotoworks School Photography for their support and for caffeinating these events.

We look forward to seeing more members at ed+Connect – Caffeinated by Fotoworks on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at Hylin Café in Leederville! Don’t miss it - register here: https://www.educateplus.edu.au/epevent/wa-chapter-edconnect-coffee-catch-ups-june-july-august/

These informal mornings offer a chance to connect with fellow members, step out of the day-to-day, ask questions, share ideas and talk through the issues that matter to you. No agenda – just good coffee, great company and meaningful conversation before the workday begins.

Thank you to the WA Chapter Committee who organised this Event: Laura Kendall F.EdPlus, Steven Wellbeloved, Georgia Bosustow, Margo Bastow CPM GAICD F.EdPlus, Julia Bairstow, Kellie Hasluck, Nicole Kirk, Kamyra Laurenson, Anushia Suppiah, and Filippos Tritas MBA.

Thank you to our WA Chapter and Event Sponsor Fotoworks School Photography for caffeinating these events.

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𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂

As organisations begin turning their attention to 2027 strategic planning, this timely session offers managers, directors, executives and aspiring leaders an invaluable opportunity to strengthen their strategic thinking and planning capability.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 6 August 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:00pm – 5:00pm PD Session. 5:00pm – 6:00pm Networking Drinks.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Members $85 (+GST) & Non Members $105 (+GST)
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: AngliSchools House 441 Murray Street Perth WA 6000 – PD Session. Networking Drinks venue to TBC.
𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://www.educateplus.edu.au/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=1043

Presenter: Susanna Wills-Johnson, Director, Geist Consulting Australia.

Together, we will explore the fundamentals of strategic planning, including the key questions leaders should be asking of their organisation and team, how to assess success meaningfully, and how to develop a plan that is both flexible and achievable. This session is designed to be practical and relevant, helping participants translate high-level strategy into clear, actionable direction.

We will work through real-world scenarios such as:
• What should I do if my business unit or team function is not clearly reflected in the organisation’s strategic plan?
• How can I break down an overly ambitious strategic plan into measurable priorities for my team and myself?
• How can strategic planning help position me or my team for greater visibility at Executive table or Board level?
• If I have little influence over the core “product” of my organisation, how can strategy still create impact?
• Where do I begin with a community engagement plan when my stakeholders are so diverse?
• If there is no existing alumni, admissions, marketing or broader strategic plan; or even a reliable database; why start with strategy at all?

This session will combine theory with interactive engagement, offering participants the opportunity to think critically, share ideas, and apply concepts in a supportive environment. Delegates are encouraged to come with an open mind, a willingness to contribute, and a readiness to engage in both reflection and practical planning.

Participants can expect to leave with a valuable toolkit of templates, frameworks and practical resources to support their own strategic planning work; whether for their organisation, their team, or their individual leadership growth.

Thank you to the WA Chapter Committee who organised this Event: Laura Kendall F.EdPlus, Steven Wellbeloved, Georgia Bosustow, Margo Bastow CPM GAICD F.EdPlus, Julia Bairstow, Kellie Hasluck, Nicole Kirk, Kamyra Laurenson, Anushia Suppiah, and Filippos Tritas MBA.

This event is sponsored and presented by Geist Consulting.

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𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

Join educate+ members and Advancement professionals from across the Waikato region for a morning of networking, connection, and professional conversation at The Hive, St Paul’s Collegiate School’s innovative new community space.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 18 June 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:30am – 12:00pm.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Free to Members and Non Members.
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: St Pauls Collegiate School 77 Hukanui Road Chartwell Hamilton 3210
𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://www.educateplus.edu.au/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=1042

This networking morning will bring together professionals from across fundraising, alumni and community engagement, communications, admissions, and marketing to share ideas, strengthen connections, and discuss emerging trends shaping the Advancement sector.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Bassett, Director of Fundraising for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Waikato, who will facilitate a discussion exploring the next generation of giving and the evolving dynamics of family philanthropy and community engagement.

Attendees will also hear from St Paul’s Collegiate School about The Hive and the role the space plays in fostering connection, collaboration, and community engagement within the school.

Whether you are new to Advancement or an experienced practitioner, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Morning tea will be provided.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
• Gain insights into emerging trends in intergenerational philanthropy and the evolving nature of donor and community engagement.
• Connect with Advancement professionals from across the Waikato region and share ideas, experiences, and sector perspectives.
• Explore how innovative community spaces, such as The Hive at St Paul’s Collegiate School, can strengthen collaboration, connection, and engagement within educational communities.

Thank you to the NZ Chapter Committee who organised this Event: Kirstyn Sandall, Nicola Parsons, Robert Brooke, Georgia Harvey, Jane Ball, Emma Brinck, Penny Curran, Susan Elijas, Vicki Fowler, Shelley Keach, Martine Foster, Jude M. and Carolyn Prebble.

We would like to thank the following NZ Chapter Sponsors who are supporting this event: Giving Architects, EnrolHQ and NZMS.

𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲+ | 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
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𝗩𝗜𝗖/𝗧𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 | 𝗧𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲

The VIC/TAS Chapter Committee invites members and non-members to join us for a practical and engaging morning of learning, connection, and idea-sharing with colleagues working across Events, Marketing/Communications, Enrolments, Fundraising, Alumni Relations, and HR.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 18 June 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9am – 12pm AEST.
[9am Arrival, Tea, coffee & networking. 9:30am Welcome. 9:45am Keynote. 10:45am Morning Tea. 11am Workshop. 12pm conclusion]
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Free to both Members and Non Members.
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲:
Hobart: The Hutchins School, N J Edwards Meeting Room, Level 4, 71 Nelsons Road, Sandy Bay.
Launceston: UTAS Inveresk Campus Rivers Edge Boardroom Level 4.
𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://www.educateplus.edu.au/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=1038

Our Keynote session will be delivered by Jon Yeo, TedXMelbourne live in Hobart and streamed to Launceston, creating an opportunity for peers across Tasmania to engage in a shared professional development experience.

We are delighted that there is no cost to attend this session. educate+ recognises that professional development for Tasmanian members often involves travel and budget considerations. This support enables us to come together, connect, and learn without financial barriers.

Topic: Exploring storytelling, influence, and impact.

The session will also include coffee, morning tea, informal networking, and a hands-on workshop designed to translate ideas into practice, strengthen communication skills, and support you in applying storytelling techniques within your own roles.

We warmly encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation. Please feel free to bring along a colleague who may be new to educate+

Thank you to the VIC/TAS Chapter Committee for Organising this Event: Kaushini Fernando, Maria Mercuri, Catherine McVean, Murray Osborne, Carla Baker, Anna Beattie, Sophie Borrillo-McLellan, Mirella Busso-Lee, Hayley Galloway, Melissa Martin - Director of Human Resources, Phillip Tascone, Jasmin T.

Thank You to the VIC/TAS Sponsors who are supporting this Event: Blueboat, MGR&CO and DGB Global.

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Enrolments Administrator
MLC School
Burwood, NSW
Closing date: 4 June, 2026

For a full job description and for details on how to apply, visit our website:
https://www.educateplus.edu.au/job/enrolments-administrator-2/

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