Brisbane School of Distance Education are seeking applications for an Enrolments Officer to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 5 months, unless otherwise determined.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Supervise the daily operations of the school’s enrolment unit to provide a full enrolment service to the school.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of enrolment policies, electronic systems and databases that support the enrolment process.

Job details

About Brisbane School of Distance Education

Our school has a long proud history of providing a unique learning environment for students and their families who are located in a variety of settings across Queensland, Australia and the world. We are a leader in online delivery of learning for students. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning through thoughtful innovation, inspiration and inclusion for each student who attends our school. 

The school has a well-earned and impressive reputation amongst our school community and the wider educational community for the ability to cater for individual student needs. This approach to student learning is provided through flexible, individualised and quality curriculum programs, combined with a focus on the very important teacher-student relationship and Home-based Supervisor involvement. 

About the Role

The Brisbane School of Distance Education provides lessons in an on-line environment to over 3000 students. This enrolments officer role is one of 6 in the enrolments team who manage the enrolment process and associated paperwork for the over 4000 enrolments processed each year. The Enrolments officer provides support to the Senior enrolments officer (A04) and Enrolments Team Leader (A05) by providing reports and other data as required. The position will need to apply enrolment policy information unique to schools of distance education -where there are 7 different categories of enrolment. The applicant should be knowledgeable with One School and knowledge of Education Qld policy and DOE standards are critical. The role directly supports the Team Leader-enrolments and provides advice to parents, caregivers and other schools who enrol their students with BrisbaneSDE.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee day to day operations of enrolments and provide enrolment management policy advice.
• Maintain student administration systems for the purposes of reviewing student enrolment data, and producing and distributing statistical data.
• Assist the Business Manager in undertaking statistical analysis and advisory activities to ensure business continuity in the event of student absences.
• Consult with the Business Manager on a regular basis in relation to enrolment data, policies and enquiries.
• Manage information on enrolment on the website.

About You

Our school is devoted to professional development and staff well-being, while upholding their motto of "each student succeeding". The school is proud to be involved in the Rainbow Liaison Officer program, support students with all abilities and gender diversity within the school. Applicants that are flexible with change, willing to be part of a supportive and high achieving team and engage with the fundamental beliefs of the school are encouraged to apply. Brisbane SDE upholds the vision of the Proud at Work workforce strategy and believes the school should be an environment where staff and students feel safe, supported and valued for who they are.

The ideal applicant will have the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interpret and accurately apply policy

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume.
• Effective communication skills are required. Applicants should address the selection criteria within the attached role description, providing 2 A4 pages and provide the details of 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR633506_25T - Role Description (PDF, 142KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants