About Worawa Aboriginal College

Located on a beautiful 136-acre property in the Yarra Valley (60 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD), Worawa Aboriginal College is a boarding school for Aboriginal girls in their secondary years of schooling. An Aboriginal-owned and governed initiative, Worawa operates on the philosophy of ‘Walking Together to Make a Difference’ and this position requires the incumbent to embrace the Worawa ethos of Aboriginal values, Aboriginal-led decision making and the right to Aboriginal self-determination. 

A full boarding school, Worawa was established to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal adolescents and address the challenges they face in mainstream education. Worawa provides a holistic education that integrates Education, Culture and Wellbeing. Our student population reflects the rich diversity of Aboriginal Australia, drawing from communities across the country.

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, organised and people-focused College Registrar  to coordinate student enrolments and provide a welcoming first point of contact for students, families and visitors.

This is a varied role combining enrolments and student administration with reception, student travel, orientation and community engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Respond to enrolment enquiries and guide families through the enrolment process.
• Maintain student records and support ABSTUDY and VRQA requirements.
• Coordinate student orientation, travel and enrolment documentation.
• Manage reception, phone enquiries and visitors to the College.
• Liaise with families, Aboriginal communities, agencies and service providers.
• Support student recruitment and community engagement activities, including occasional interstate travel.
• Provide general administration and support College events and activities.

About You

As an Aboriginal-led College, Worawa is committed to strengthening Aboriginal representation within its workforce and particularly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

You may have experience in school administration, enrolments, student services, reception or a similar administrative role.

You will be organised, proactive and approachable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

You will bring:

• Previous administration, reception, enrolments or student services experience.
• Strong organisation, communication and computer skills.
• Confidence managing records, documentation and competing priorities.
• A respectful and culturally aware approach to working with Aboriginal students, families and communities.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to travel occasionally and support the broader needs of the College.
• School or education experience, community engagement experience and knowledge or lived experience of Aboriginal cultures and communities will be highly regarded.

This position requires the incumbent to embrace the Worawa ethos of Aboriginal values, Aboriginal-led decision making and the right to Aboriginal self-determination.

Why work with us?

At Worawa, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to walking alongside young Aboriginal women as they pursue their goals. You’ll work on the beautiful College campus, contribute to a culturally rich learning community, and have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real difference.

Worawa is a Not-for-Profit organisation and registered PBI Charity and offers excellent salary packaging benefits.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to hr@worawa.vic.edu.au, however, all candidates are required to apply via the link provided in this advertisement. Salary commensurate with experience.

Worawa Aboriginal College is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Worawa reserves the right to begin the interview process with suitable applicants prior to the advertisement closing.