Community Engagement Officer and Registrar

About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd

Studio Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to bring about a "system" level change in secondary education for Indigenous students in remote communities across northern Australia. This "system level" reform is based on well-established evidence of what works for Indigenous students, their families and communities, in a scalable, proven work-related model of education introduced at the Yiramalay / Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley, Western Australia, in 2010.

SSA's mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own advancement and to take a valuable and meaningful place in their own communities and within Australia.

SSA is committed to being a child safe environment, and we actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.  All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

Overview

The Community Engagement Officer and Registrar reports to the Deputy CEO and plays a key role in fostering strong relationships between the school and its community while managing student enrolment and records. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance community engagement, and overseeing administrative processes related to student enrolment, registration, and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement with the Principal strategies to enhance community involvement and partnerships.
• Manage the student database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Collect student information required for government reporting and compliance purposes.
• Oversee the enrolment and registration process for new and returning students, ensuring accurate and efficient data entry.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies regarding student records and confidentiality.
• Assist families with ABSTUDY applications.
• Collaborate with Principal and the SSA leadership on enrolment strategy, including following up inactive students on the school roll for re-engagement.
• Organise and participate in community events and meetings to promote school programs and initiatives in partnership with the community.
• Manage communication channels with the Principal such as newsletters, social media, and the school website to keep the community informed and engaged.
• Facilitate parental involvement in school activities, ensuring parents are well-informed and engaged.
• Prepare and manage enrolment reports, statistics, and other data as required by the Principals.
• Coordinate the transfer of student records to and from other educational institutions.
• Provide administrative support for school admissions processes, including conducting tours and providing information to prospective families.
• Other tasks as directed by the Deputy CEO and/or the Principals.

Skills and Capabilities

• Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, community members, and external partners in remote Indigenous communities .
• Administrative and Data Management: Strong organisational skills, experience in record-keeping, managing student databases, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly and sensitively across diverse audiences.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, Principals, and SSA leadership in a cooperative and solution-focused manner.
• Independent Work and Initiative: Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising responsibilities, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience in community engagement, public relations, or similar roles.
• Experience working with Aboriginal students and communities, or in a culturally diverse setting.
• Strong interest in Aboriginal culture, traditions, and issues, and a commitment to diversity.
• Interest in supporting young Aboriginal people to achieve success and wellbeing.
• Experience with student information systems or database management.

Employment

Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Applicants will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).

All appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.