Job no: 0037384
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services (SASS)
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage and coordinate offshore student recruitment plans to help achieve the University’s international student targets.
- Engage and support high-achieving international students, helping them join Australia’s leading university while designing impactful recruitment events.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Regional Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager, Offshore Student Recruitment, oversees planning, coordination, and reporting of recruitment activities across designated offshore markets. This role focuses on meeting international student recruitment targets by providing market intelligence and expertise, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver events and activities in offshore markets. The Regional Manager ensures a seamless prospective student journey, driving service excellence and continuous improvement within a complex, performance-based environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute an international student recruitment and conversion plan aligned with the University’s strategic targets for designated offshore markets.
- Coordinate and manage recruitment events, and collaborate with Admissions and Scholarships teams to optimise the prospective student experience.
- Provide market intelligence and reporting, support global recruitment initiatives, and create engaging remote engagement tactics.
- Build and maintain partnerships with education agents and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contributing to marketing content and communications.
Who we are looking for
You will have proven success in international student recruitment, with the ability to develop and evaluate recruitment plans. You will demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills, excel in stakeholder management, and be proactive in identifying and addressing market needs. With a passion for student recruitment and exceptional organisational skills, you will effectively manage multiple projects and deliver outstanding service while embodying COO values through proactive engagement and relationship-building.
You will also have:
- A relevant undergraduate qualification coupled with management experience in student recruitment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proficiency in using Salesforce, CiA, and other common IT systems related to student recruitment and selection.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment for international education in Australia.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services (SASS)
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) handles student administration from recruitment to graduation. The Executive Directorate, led by the Executive Director and Academic Registrar, manages student grievances, operational planning, and communications, while providing support to the Executive Director and sub-portfolio directors.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria’s 2,3,4 and 5 (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
