Director of Admissions

Anzuk; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Redlands, a leading independent co‑educational school in Sydney, is seeking a Director of Admissions to lead the admissions strategy, enrolment growth and family engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the role oversees the Admissions team and drives outcomes through a strategic, data-informed approach in partnership with Executive, Heads of School and Marketing & Communications. Start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Five years of leadership in admissions or enrolment management.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute growth plans.
• Advanced data analysis, identifying trends and translating insights into action.
• Experience using CRM systems to drive engagement and conversion outcomes.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing teams.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of the NSW independent school sector and education landscape.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement admissions and enrolment strategies aligned to the School's Strategic Plan.
• Analyse enrolment, conversion and market data to inform decision-making and future growth.
• Lead the use of CRM and admissions systems to optimise processes and reporting.
• Deliver an exceptional experience for prospective families from enquiry through to commencement.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Admissions team.
• Manage admissions events, school tours, open days and community engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships with key local and international stakeholders to strengthen enrolment pipelines.
• Build strong relationships with early learning centres, schools and community organisations to strengthen enrolment pathways.
• Work with Marketing and Communications to ensure admissions messaging remains contemporary.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

CRM systems

Team development

Communication

Education admissions knowledge

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

Director of Admissions

Redlands | Sydney

ANZUK Executive is pleased to be partnering with Redlands in the appointment of a Director of Admissions.

Redlands is a leading independent co-educational school renowned for academic excellence, innovation and a strong sense of community. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, this pivotal leadership role will oversee the School’s admissions strategy, enrolment growth and family engagement experience.

The successful candidate will lead the Admissions team and work closely with the Executive, Heads of School and Marketing & Communicationsteam to drive enrolment outcomes through a strategic, data-informed approach. The role is to commence inJanuary2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement admissions and enrolment strategies aligned to the School's Strategic Plan.
• Analyse enrolment, conversion and market data to inform decision-making and future growth.
• Lead the effective use of CRM and admissions systems to optimise processes and reporting.
• Deliver an exceptional experience for prospective families from enquiry through to commencement.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Admissions team.
• Manage admissions events, school tours, open days and community engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships with key local and international stakeholders to strengthen enrolment pipelines.
• Build strong relationships with early learning centres, schools and community organisations to strengthen enrolment pathways.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure admissions messaging and collateral remain contemporary and compelling.

About You

• A minimum of five years' leadership experience within admissions, enrolment management, education, customer engagement or a related field.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management capability.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic enrolment or growth plans.
• Advanced capability in analysing data, identifying trends and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience using CRM systems to drive engagement and conversion outcomes.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of the NSW independent school sector and broader education landscape.

Why Redlands?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded independent school during an exciting period of strategic growth and innovation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future enrolment strategy of the School while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering an exceptional experience for families.

Redlands is committed to sustaining safe, inclusive environments where young people feel they belong and can thrive. Child safety and wellbeing are central to all that Redlands does. The successful applicant will be subject to an employment screening process and must provide a valid Working with Children Check Clearance Number prior to confirmation of appointment.

If you are a strategic, data-driven leader passionate about education, stakeholder engagement and delivering measurable outcomes, we welcome your application.

ANZUK Executive is managing the search process on behalf of Redlands. ANZUK Executive welcomes confidential enquiries and applications from experienced admissions and enrolment professionals.

Sam: **********@anzuk.education or 02 8029 6***

Simon: *******@anzuk.education or 0437 419 ***

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October at 12pm

Full working rights and a current working with children check are required.