Registrar

Toowoomba Grammar School | Toowoomba

Closing date: 18/11/2024

**Registrar**
- Fixed Term Parental Leave Contract | November 2024 - December 2025
- Either Full Time, Part Time or Term Time
- Influential Role in Student Enrolment and Growth

Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is seeking a Registrar to join the team on a fixed-term contract, covering a staff member on leave. This role offers flexibility and can be structured as full-time, part-time, or term-time, depending on the needs and preferences of the successful applicant.

The Registrar plays a key role in the School's continued growth by attracting and enrolling new students, directly contributing to both the academic and financial success of the TGS community. As the first point of contact for prospective families, the Registrar provides personalised support, builds strong relationships, and highlights the School's distinctive strengths, values, and programs. This role offers the opportunity to guide families in selecting TGS as the ideal place for their child's educational journey.

**About Us**

TGS was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of close to 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.

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**About the Position**

**Selection Criteria**:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- **Relevant Experience and Qualifications**: Demonstrated minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Registrar, Enrolments Officer, Marketing Officer or similar role, with a Certificate III in Business (Administration) or equivalent industry experience. Experience in a school or educational environment is desirable.
- **Customer Service and Communication Skills**: Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and effectively liaise with students, parents, and staff. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to negotiate, build rapport, and maintain positive relationships with families.
- **Administrative and Technical Proficiency**: Advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office 365, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and other administrative software. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and use school database systems (e.g., TASS) and maintain accurate enrolment records, data, and reporting.
- **Organisational Skills and Attention to Detail**: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing the enrolment process and related administrative tasks. Demonstrated strong organisational skills to ensure smooth enrolment operations.
- **Ability to Manage Priorities in a High-Volume Environment**: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- **Professional Attributes and Teamwork**: Proactive and motivated with a passion for client service. Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team and exercising a high degree of confidentiality.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

If you’re eager to make a difference and drive growth at TGS, we’d love to hear from you

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

**Applications close on 18 November 2024.**
- We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._
- Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position._

**Working with Children**

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000_ before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred t