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Admissions Manager


Company : deliberateImpact Recruitment


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Admissions Manager role at deliberateImpact RecruitmentAbout deliberateImpact RecruitmentdeliberateImpact Recruitment is dedicated to the for-purpose, education, healthcare and community services sectors.Our ClientOur client is one of Melbourne''s leading independent schools, with an international offering and strong educational values. They pioneer education from early learning through to year 12 and are highly valued in providing exceptional opportunities for their students. You will join a motivated, dynamic and well-resourced team to continue their efforts to maximise their community.The RoleAs Admissions Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team from K12 including international admissions. You will strive to provide a positive family experience, understanding the journey of selecting schools and welcoming families into the school. Being the key representative locally and abroad, you will be target driven, enthusiastic and passionate about raising the profile and presence in key educational markets.This is a pivotal role in the school, turning data and insights into a thoughtdriven journey for families in their decisionmaking process.Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify enrolment trendsCreate a clear strategic plan to ensure the family journey is a positive experienceOversee the endtoend admissions process for domestic, international, boarding, scholarship and early learning studentsDevelop a clear pipeline of prospective students, understanding and working with the application, interviews, assessments, offers and enrolment processesOversee the school''s scholarship programmeWork closely with the marketing and communications teamRepresent the school at open days, international events and education exposManage the admissions systems and monitor the performance dataCoach and develop direct reports to ensure excellence in their workSkills and ExperienceProven track record of utilising data and systems to identify opportunities for enrolmentsSpecific experience managing admissions and enrolmentsExperience building student and family pipelines to ensure longterm relationships with prospective familiesDemonstrated people leadership experienceStrong strategic thinking skills, turning insights into actionExceptional written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to travel to represent the school where requiredThis role requires deep knowledge of the independent school sector. International student recruitment is also highly desired, but not essential.ApplyPlease click the Apply Now button, or for a confidential conversation, please contact Lyndsey Walker at deliberateImpact Recruitment - [email protected] client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants to participate in the process. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant police and employment checks, in addition to a current Working with Children Check.Seniority LevelMidSenior levelEmployment TypeFulltimeJob FunctionBusiness Development and Marketing Primary and Secondary Education#J-18808-Ljbffr