Director of Admissions

Director of Admissions

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School

Melbourne, VIC

Posted on: 3 July 2025

Closing date: 18 July, 2025

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is an Anglican day school strongly committed to single sex education for girls. Catering for students from Early Learning Centre (Three Year Old) to Year 12, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School seeks to provide excellence in education within a caring community and to prepare young women for a personally and professionally fulfilling life.

The Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our School community. As the first point of contact for many families, this role leads all aspects of the admissions process with warmth, professionalism and care. Working closely with the Principal, Director of Advancement and the school community, the Director of Admissions ensures that every prospective family feels welcomed, supported and confident in their decision to join Ivanhoe Girls’. The Director of Admissions also plays an important role in representing the School at key events, including tours, open days and orientation programs.

With a strong understanding of enrolment trends and strategy, the Director of Admissions brings excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, along with deep knowledge of the School’s programs and culture. The successful candidate will have experience in education and admissions, ideally within the independent girls’ school sector. The role requires confident communication, discretion, and a focus on building genuine relationships with families to support their decision-making and ensure a smooth transition into the School.

Additional Information

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial Order 1359 requires Ivanhoe Girls’ to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment.
The incumbent of this role must comply with Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the School’s website, https://www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au/about-us/our-staff/employment, and address applications to:

Narelle Umbers
Principal
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
123 Marshall Street
Ivanhoe VIC 3079

Applications close: 9.00am, Friday 18 July 2025