Head of Admissions

Community Development Office | Whole School
- We are seeking a passionate Head of Admissions to join the team
- Demonstrate your leadership capabilities and play a key part in a Whole School role
- Small, supportive, and dynamic team environment

**About the Role**

The purpose of the position is to build relationships with parents and prospective parents to manage the number of students attending Canberra Grammar School. The role assumes specific responsibility for administering enquiry, enrolment, information dissemination and relationship management processes with prospective and future families. The Head of Admissions will ensure the enrolment process for the school are efficient and effective.

The Head of Admissions is an integral position within the school and will be a professional, organised and proactive member of the team, displaying a high degree of initiative and possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**About You**

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

- Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in Business, Sales, Marketing, or other relevant fields, or extensive experience in high-level administrative roles, ideally in an educational context
- Strategic capabilities and experience including the development of strategic implementation plans, accountability measures, training plans, and system and process implementation
- Knowledge of contemporary admissions strategies
- Change management capabilities and knowledge with skills in building influence
- Advanced systems thinking for process development and implementation as well as strong IT skills and a willingness to engage positively with new and existing technology and IT systems
- Excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills to engage warmly, openly and tactfully with all members of the school community, including staff, students and parents
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- A clear, concise, accurate and personable writing and speaking style
- Demonstrated ability to readily alternate between strategic and operational modes of work
- Experience in similar roles or in dealing with student admissions, communications, marketing, event management, and administration in an educational context
- Possess a warm, friendly, welcoming and helpful point of contact for prospective families, offering access to information about the School and Admissions procedures
- Self-motivation, efficiency, focus and determination to provide excellent performance and service
- A progressive vision for the role and for best practice in the field
- An excellent sense of judgement and discretion with which to handle sensitive and personal information
- Strong attention to detail as well as an ability to prioritise and seek assistance when necessary.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

- Appropriate qualifications
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
- A current National Police Check; and
- Full working rights within Australia.

**Benefits for you**

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12.5% (for permanent team members)
- Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- School fee concessions
- Onsite parking

**Working at CGS**

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

**How to Apply**
- Please refer to the Position Information Pack below.
- Please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

- Resume/CV