Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS)
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What you'll do
- Support implementation and monitoring of divisional recruitment and admissions plans to achieve student load targets.
- Deliver recruitment events, presentations, school visits and online webinars, aligned with divisional and University-wide campaigns.
- Provide tailored advice and responsive enquiry management for prospective students, families, agents and partners across key markets.
- Collaborate with marketing, admissions and offshore recruitment colleagues to improve processes, systems and future student experience.
- Track and report enquiry trends, contributing insights that inform planning, service levels and continuous improvement initiatives.
What they're looking for
- Hold tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in recruitment, marketing, events or a related field.
- Demonstrate experience coordinating events and outreach activities, ideally within education or a complex service environment.
- Deliver high-quality customer service in fast-paced, front-line settings, managing multiple priorities with composure.
- Communicate clearly with diverse audiences, adapting messages for students, families, academics and external partners.
- Build collaborative relationships across teams and influence stakeholders to achieve shared recruitment objectives.
- You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
Nice to have
- Bring experience in student recruitment or international education, and possibly proficiency in another language.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-Term (11 Months)
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super
Influence student recruitment for Business, Education and Law / deliver events, outreach and conversion activities / contribute to strategic load growth
Apply now to shape diverse future student cohorts and deliver memorable recruitment experiences across Australia and overseas.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity:
You will lead hands-on recruitment and conversion activities for Business Education and Law programs.
You will build relationships with future students and partners, delivering impactful events, campaigns and tailored advice.
You will help shape diverse cohorts and contribute directly to the University’s Student Acquisition Plan.
What you will deliver:
Support implementation and monitoring of divisional recruitment and admissions plans to achieve student load targets.
Deliver recruitment events, presentations, school visits and online webinars, aligned with divisional and University-wide campaigns.
Provide tailored advice and responsive enquiry management for prospective students, families, agents and partners across key markets.
Collaborate with marketing, admissions and offshore recruitment colleagues to improve processes, systems and future student experience.
Track and report enquiry trends, contributing insights that inform planning, service levels and continuous improvement initiatives.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in recruitment, marketing, events or a related field.
Demonstrate experience coordinating events and outreach activities, ideally within education or a complex service environment.
Deliver high-quality customer service in fast-paced, front-line settings, managing multiple priorities with composure.
Communicate clearly with diverse audiences, adapting messages for students, families, academics and external partners.
Build collaborative relationships across teams and influence stakeholders to achieve shared recruitment objectives.
Bring experience in student recruitment or international education, and possibly proficiency in another language.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team:
You will join Student and Scholarly Services within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio, supporting Future Students activity for the Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education and Melbourne Law School. The team partners with faculties, marketing and admissions to design integrated recruitment strategies and exceptional prospective student experiences. You will work in a collaborative, forward-looking environment that values innovation and service excellence. You will gain exposure to domestic and international markets and a broad network of colleagues.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.
Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Cody Moore at cody.moore@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at Alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026,11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_JR-018406 Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS).pdf
PD_JR-018406 Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS).docx
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