Enrolments Manager

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders.  At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and personable Enrolments Manager to lead enrolments at Wilderness School.

This permanent full time position reports directly to the Principal and works closely with the Deputy Principals, Heads of School and the Marketing and Advancement Offices.

The Enrolments Manager is responsible for obtaining and administering student enrolments at the School, including developing and implementing both short and long term business development and marketing strategies that achieve the School's enrolment objectives. The role liaises with prospective students and their families to ensure they are regularly informed about the School, its programs and its achievements, while administering the enrolment of girls to the School.

The successful applicant will scope and define the enrolment experience across its key stages, conduct private tours and organise interviews with the Principal, coordinate the scholarship and testing process, and manage all aspects of enrolment for overseas students in accordance with relevant Acts and legal requirements, including PRISMS and CRICOS regulatory information.

The Enrolments Manager also manages the Front Office Receptionist and Enrolments Assistant, ensuring support and professional development, and oversees Front Office operations to ensure efficient service delivery and a welcoming experience for all visitors and stakeholders. Alongside the relationship work sits a strong analytical focus. The role conducts detailed analysis of enrolment data to identify trends on a weekly and monthly basis, integrates market research and survey feedback to improve the enrolment process, and provides monthly reports to the Principal on the enrolment process and market conditions.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, sales, a marketing related discipline or education, or equivalent experience
• A proactive view of exceptional customer service, with the capacity to think strategically and analytically to improve service delivery and effectiveness
• Ability to develop strategic plans to ensure successful recruitment outcomes
• Advanced ICT skills in the MS Office suite and experience using database software; knowledge of website publishing software would be advantageous
• Previous experience in enrolments, student services, or in a school or educational setting is desirable
• Previous experience working in a business development or sales role is desirable
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills, with the ability to take initiative, research, analyse and resolve complex issues
• Superior organisational skills and the ability to set goals, implement action plans, prioritise work and manage multiple tasks

Why work for us?

At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development to grow your career and an onsite café to connect and unwind.

Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment.

For a copy of the position description, please see here.

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mr Brad Snell, Acting Principal:

• Resume/CV
• Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility.
• Contact details of three referees

Applications will close 9am Friday 18th September 2026. Please do not email your applications, please apply through the portal.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Director of People & Culture on (08) 8343 1081.

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy.  We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.