Enrolment Officer

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

The Development Office

The Development Office will support the mission, vision and values of the College community, by promotion of the College’s aspirations and achievements through: marketing and communications; enrolments; development and fundraising; the community database; and engagement across community stakeholders and groups.

The Development Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the College’s Development Office: including marketing and communications; enrolments; development and fundraising; the community database; and engagement across community stakeholders and groups. The Development Manager will build positive relationships within the College community.

The Development Office also has a vital role in the operation of the College with overall responsibility for:

• the enrolment procedures and achieving the enrolment targets set by the College Executive;
• the development and implementation of student recruitment and retention strategies that maximise and maintain enrolments in all areas of the College; and
• promotion of the College to the wider community and assisting families in helping them decide that Parade College is their school of choice.

The Role

Supporting the Development Manager, the Enrolment Officer administers the enrolment and parent/student induction processes at the College, and the implementation of the College enrolment policy processes as they relate to all student admissions.

The role enhances the Catholic Identity of Parade College and its tradition and heritage, ensuring a positive impact on the quality of school life. The Enrolment Officer will participate in School events and support marketing and development projects undertaken by College Leadership. The Enrolment Officer supports and models the College’s values and ethos when dealing with stakeholders. 

Attributes

The ideal candidates are suitably qualified and/or experienced, customer focused professionals with sound experience in a similar role, known for their friendly and polite demeanour, attention to detail, execution and energy. The successful candidates will be innovative, highly organised and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Impeccable communication skills assure the successful candidates will have confidence when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Please visit our website for full details, including the position description and the required application form, under School - Employment: www.parade.vic.edu.au.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a solid understanding of the role.

Applications must include:

• a covering letter
• a separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role
• a current Curriculum Vitae; together with
• a completed Application for School Officer form available on the College website.

Applications should be emailed to hr@parade.vic.edu.au, and addressed to the Principal.

Applications close at 4pm, Friday 21 May 2021.

Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.