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Work within a new model of Indigenous Education with secondary students in the Kimberley, fostering strong relationships between the community and school.
 
Join an innovative system of residential schools that are on country across the remote north of Australia. In partnership with the Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC), this initiative is co-led and co-designed in with local communities to foster Indigenous success with a strong focus on local culture and language. Situated on Bunuba Country, approximately an hour from Fitzroy Crossing, the school is committed to empowering Indigenous students to create a future filled with pride, belonging, and achievement. The school is a place of practical, hands-on learning with a holistic learning framework.
Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and wellbeing.
 
The Community Engagement Officer and Registrar plays a crucial role in fostering strong relationships between the school and its community while managing student enrolment and records. This multi- faceted position involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance community involvement, acting as the primary liaison between the school and local stakeholders, and organising community events and communications. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the enrolment and registration process, maintaining accurate student records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing administrative support for admissions. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, with a passion for education and community engagement. You will help create a supportive and collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for students and strengthens the school's connection to its community.
 
The Four Circles of Learning are embedded within the school, providing a holistic educational framework. This framework integrates Indigenous Language and Culture, Academic Learning, Personal and Social Learning, and Enterprise Learning to provide a holistic education. The mother circle of Indigenous Language and Culture circle grounds students in their cultural identity, boosting their self- efficacy and sense of self. Academic Learning focuses on intellectual development and preparing students for the future by enhancing their capacity for independent learning. Personal and Social Learning helps students envision a confident and successful future as Indigenous Australians. Finally, Enterprise Learning aims to develop dispositions in our students to ensure they become productive members of local community, who are driven to support those around them.
 
The position is full-time, with flexible start dates for this year, or at the beginning of Term 1, 2026. For more details regarding this role or the range of available positions in teaching, administration, leadership and mentoring in 2026, please contact hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal and the SSA leadership on enrolment strategy, including following up inactive students on the school roll for re-engagement. Manage the student database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Assist families with ABSTUDY applications. Coordinate the transfer of student records to and from other educational institutions.
• Collect student information required for government reporting and compliance purposes. Prepare and manage enrolment reports, statistics, and other data as required by the Principals.
• Oversee the enrolment and registration process for new and returning students, ensuring accurate and efficient data entry.
• Organise and participate in community events and meetings to promote school programs and initiatives in partnership with the community. Provide administrative support for school admissions processes, including conducting tours and providing information to prospective families. Develop and implement with the Principal strategies to enhance community involvement and partnerships.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation (Privacy Act 1988), student record-keeping requirements, and government reporting obligations including NCCD and census data collection Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies regarding student records and confidentiality.
• Manage communication channels with the Principal such as newsletters, social media, and the school website to keep the community informed and engaged.
• Facilitate parental involvement in school activities, ensuring parents are well-informed and engaged.

 
Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Salary $110,000 - $150,000
• $350 per week remote allowance
• Fully subsidised accommodation
• Fully subsidised utilities
• Flights from place of employment
• Meals

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Cultural Competency training with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts). All salary and incentives to be finalised with the

 
Requirements
You will be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a WA Working With Children check in addition to,
 

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Administration, or a related field, and/or experience in community engagement, public relations or a similar role.
  • Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, community members, and external partners in remote Indigenous communities .
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills, including experience with student databases and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and experience with student information systems such as CASES21, Compass, or similar database platforms
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in community engagement, student services, or administrative roles. Experience with student information systems or database management.
  • Interest in supporting young Aboriginal people to achieve success and wellbeing.
  • Experience in education, not-for-profit, or community-controlled organisations.

Desirable

• Experience with Aboriginal students and communities or in a culturally diverse

 
How to Apply!
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess), a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
 
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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