Director of Enrolments

Pymble Ladies' College Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Discounted school fees

Staff Wellbeing team

Close to public transport

Aquatic and Fitness Centre access

Job summary

Pymble Ladies' College Sydney is seeking an experienced Director of Enrolments to lead the Enrolments Team across EYS to Year 12, including boarders and CRICOS students. You will shape enrolment strategy, analyse trends, and manage interviews, scholarships and international recruitment.

You will report to the Deputy Principal and contribute to overall College strategy. You will oversee a team and a budget, drive engagement with feeder schools and agents, and ensure compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, enrolment or similar role such as sales, communications or small business.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management with enrolment/growth plans.
• Advanced data analysis skills with ability to turn insights into strategies.
• Experience with CRM and related data systems to drive engagement and conversion.

Responsibilities

• Develop enrolment strategy and annual operational plan with Deputy Principal.
• Exercise enrolment decision-making authority within delegations.
• Analyse data, trends and competitors to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build relationships with feeder pre-schools, alumnae, families, referrers and agents.
• Oversee enrolment interviews, scholarships, international student enrolment and induction.
• Lead enrolment events (expos, tours, open days) and represent the College at events.
• Provide formal reports against KPIs to Deputy Principal, Principal and College Board.
• Ensure policies meet privacy, child safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budget for enrolments, events and marketing; own CRM and data systems.
• mentor and develop Enrolments Team; foster high performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education, business, marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Pymble Ladies' College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies' College is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Enrolments. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Deputy Principal.

The focus of the role is the oversight of the Enrolment Team and the management of enrolments of all students from Early Years School (EYS) through to Year 12, including Boarders and CRICOS students, in line with the Colleges enrolment policy and the enrolment targets set by the College Board. As a member of the Executive Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the College.

In this role, you will lead dedicated team comprising the Enrolments Manager K-6, the Enrolments Manager 7-12, the Enrolments - Marketing and Events Liaison, the Enrolment Administrator Lead and the Enrolment Administrator.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and regularly reviewing the Enrolment Strategy with the Deputy Principal, in alignment with the College Strategic Plan, and delivering an annual enrolments operational plan.
• Exercising enrolment decision-making authority within the delegations set by the Principal and the College Board.
• Analysing enrolment data, trends and competitor patterns to identify risks and opportunities, and recommending targeted strategies for enrolment growth and retention.
• Building and maintaining relationships with feeder pre-schools and primary schools, alumnae and sibling families, referrers and recruitment agents.
• Overseeing the enrolment interview process, scholarship administration, international student enrolment and the induction of new students and families.
• Overseeing enrolment events, including expos, tours and open events, and representing the College at community and enrolment events.
• Providing formal reports to the Deputy Principal, the Principal and the College Board against agreed key performance indicators.
• Ensuring enrolment policies and processes meet NESA, CRICOS, child safe and privacy requirements.
• Managing the enrolments, events and enrolment marketing budget, and owning the enrolment CRM and related data systems.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the Enrolments Team to build a high performing and cohesive team culture.

Our kind of team member

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in an admissions, enrolment or similar role, such as account management, sales, communications or small business.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management capability, with demonstrated success developing and executing enrolment or growth plans and identifying strategic opportunities to enhance enrolment prospects.
• Advanced data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends and turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Competence with CRM and other software systems to drive engagement and conversion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills, with a willingness to build supportive, professional relationships across the Pymble Ladies' College community.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with internal and external clients.
• Ability to plan, problem-solve, multi-task and manage enrolment events and activities.
• High motivation and a focus on results.
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion in relation to confidential matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to identify essential training needs for yourself and the team.
• Tertiary qualifications in education, business, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a budget and monitoring financial performance.
• Knowledge of the NSW independent school sector and broader education landscape would be advantageous.
• Understanding of, and support for, the Christian ethos and Uniting Church heritage of the College.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends for events, and to travel interstate and overseas for boarding and international recruitment as required.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That's why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for their diverse contribution and for their wins, big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which we often refer to as the Pymble family. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we walk the talk when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We also have a range of benefits, including:

• Financial support for additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval).
• Salary packaging options.
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport.
• Discounted school fees (where applicable).
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events.
• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking.
• Access to Pymble Discounts, a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training, career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth, please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications close on 20th November 2026.

Successful candidates must provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies' College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.