Head of Enrolments

Head of Enrolments

St Hildas School | Gold Coast

Commencing: 05 January 2026

St Hilda's School, Gold Coast invites applications for the position of Head of Enrolments commencing 05 January 2026.

As Head of Enrolments, you will serve as a key ambassador and strategist for St Hilda's School, shaping prospective families' first impressions and ensuring our school's values and excellence are evident at every stage of the enrolment journey.

About You

Our ideal candidate is warm, personable, and authentic. You are a confident professional, easily able to build meaningful relationships and connections with future students and families, external agents and community partners. You demonstrate a genuine advocacy for girls' education and a deep understanding of the unique advantages an all-girls learning environment offers young women.

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Community Development, or a related field, with proven experience in community engagement, partnership development, or similar roles, ideally within an educational setting. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel as required for events and activities is essential.

About Us

Located on Queensland's Gold Coast, we are one of Australia's leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls' education and world class facilities, St Hilda's School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

About the Position

The Head of Enrolments plays a pivotal role in leading the School's enrolment strategy and the operational outcomes of the enrolment team. This role is responsible for achieving enrolment targets through strategic planning, and the delivery of an exceptional experience that reflects St Hilda's values and the continued promotion of the philosophy of the school which is founded in our Vision and Mission statements. The Head of Enrolments works closely with the Principal, marketing team, and community partners to ensure enrolment processes are efficient and welcoming, delivering an exceptional experience that reflects St Hilda's values and positions the school as the first choice for prospective families and their daughters' education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end enrolment process, including the provision of expert advice on strategic markets and trends for enrolment growth and retention
• Oversee, organise and attend Open Day, School Expos and rural visits, and as required attend international trips and any other school events with an enrolment focus on collaboration with the Marketing Team and Principal
• Develop and execute a comprehensive enrolment and engagement strategy aligned with the school's strategic plan, vision, mission and values
• Establish and build relationships with international schools, and educational partners to enable international experiences for our students and promote international enrolments for St Hilda's School 
• Lead the scholarship and bursary assessment process ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, including selection criteria, coordinating assessment panels, reviewing applications, scholarship testing, annual review, policy and procedures.

Selection Criteria

1.     Strategic Leadership and Enrolment Management

Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end enrolment processes, developing targeted enrolment strategies and heading enrolment campaigns in an educational setting, with proven ability to provide strategic advice on market trends, enrolment growth, and retention strategies.

2.    Ambassadorial and Relationship-Building Skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent the school professionally and authentically to diverse stakeholders including prospective families, international partners, and community groups. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with international schools/educational institutions, educational partners, agents and boarding communities to promote the school, facilitate student opportunities and drive enrolments. 

3.    Scholarship and Assessment Program Management

Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and attending major enrolment campaign events such as Open Days, school expos, and promotional visits (local, rural and international), and the ability to collaborate effectively with marketing teams and senior leadership to deliver cohesive, high-impact enrolment events. 

4.    Scholarship and Assessment Program Management

Experience managing scholarship and bursary programs, including developing selection criteria, coordinating assessment panels, reviewing applications, overseeing testing processes, and conducting annual reviews. 

5.    Educational Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Community Development, or a related field, with proven experience in community engagement, partnership development, or similar roles, ideally within an educational setting. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel as required for events and activities is essential.

Why Join St Hilda's School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda's Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one prior to appointment and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church's Professional Standards Register.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:

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2. A two-page A4 written response addressing the selection criteria 
3. A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees

Applications should be submitted by 4.00pm Monday 17 November 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hilda's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager  or