Community Engagement 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.

Community Engagement & Registrar
Role Purpose

The Community Engagement & Registrar plays a pivotal role in connecting the school with its community whilst owning the accountability the enrolment and registration process for new and returning students. This role combines relationship-building with operational excellence, supporting young Aboriginal students to thrive in a culturally rich, child-safe environment. The position reports to the Deputy CEO and works closely with Principals and SSA leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal and the SSA leadership on enrolment strategy, including following up inactive students on the school roll for re-engagement. Manage the student database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Assist families with ABSTUDY applications. Coordinate the transfer of student records to and from other educational institutions.
• Collect student information required for government reporting and compliance purposes. Prepare and manage enrolment reports, statistics, and other data as required by the Principals.
• Oversee the enrolment and registration process for new and returning students, ensuring accurate and efficient data entry.
• Organise and participate in community events and meetings to promote school programs and initiatives in partnership with the community. Provide administrative support for school admissions processes, including conducting tours and providing information to prospective families. Develop and implement with the Principal strategies to enhance community involvement and partnerships.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation (Privacy Act 1988), student record-keeping requirements, and government reporting obligations including NCCD and census data collection Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies regarding student records and confidentiality.
• 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.

Skills and Capabilities

• Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, community members, and external partners in remote Indigenous communities .
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including experience with student databases and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and experience with student information systems such as CASES21, Compass, or similar database platforms
• Minimum 2 years' experience in community engagement, student services, or administrative roles...Experience with student information systems or database management.
• Interest in supporting young Aboriginal people to achieve success and wellbeing.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in education, not-for-profit, or community-controlled organisations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Studio Schools of Australia is actively building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We believe that a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is essential to our success. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Mandatory Requirements & Safeguarding

• All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• A current, unrestricted Driver's Licence is mandatory.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check (NPC).
• Studio Schools of Australia is a child-safe organisation. All appointments are subject to rigorous child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.

Further Information

We have designed this advertisement to be as comprehensive as possible, ensuring all candidates have clear and equitable access to the information needed to submit a high-quality application.

Should you have a specific query that is critical to your application and is not addressed above, you are welcome to contact Kirstie Toovey, who heads up our Human Resources division. Please email your query to: We look forward to receiving your application.

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