Position Number: 0061668
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Promote the University’s graduate and undergraduate science programs through recruitment strategies, events, and engagement.
- Drive student enrolment by creating impactful recruitment campaigns in a dynamic role with flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to see your impact
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Student Recruitment Officer plays a key role in promoting the University’s graduate and undergraduate programs to prospective students in Australia and internationally. As part of the Future Students team within the Science Divisional Group, the role supports recruitment strategies, enquiry management, and application processing while contributing to events and campaigns that enhance student engagement. Success in this role requires an innovative approach to recruitment, leveraging multiple communication strategies to maximise student enrolment outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support to the Recruitment Manager for the Divisional Group on the recruitment and admissions plan and assist with ongoing review and monitoring against plan to meet KPI’s.
- Support and deliver graduate recruitment activities aligned to the Divisional Group’s strategic recruitment targets.
- Contribute to undergraduate activities, especially large University wide recruitment events, as required.
- Support recruitment and conversion strategies relevant to the Divisional Group and participate in university wide recruitment activity managed by the Hub to generate sufficient and high-quality student enquires and application volumes to ensure Divisional student load targets are met.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate possesses strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic environment. They excel in verbal and written communication and stakeholder management, demonstrating confidence in presentations and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Previous experience with student recruitment within a tertiary education context;
- Previous experience with event management.
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing a high level of service delivery to students and Divisions alike.
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.
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
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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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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
