"Future Student Officer"

Job Description:

• Future Students
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to March 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

As a Future Student Officer, you will play a key role in developing and executing student recruitment strategies to achieve commencement targets in the designated region. This includes conducting market research, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing targeted initiatives to attract and convert prospective students.

This position is a fixed term contract for leave backfill and may require travel in and outside of Queensland.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in developing and executing student recruitment plans by researching market trends and competitor activities.
• Forming key relationships with agents, schools, and key stakeholders.
• Organising and representing the University at recruitment events, both online and in-person.
• Delivering presentations and providing advice on UQ programs and admissions.
• Collaborating on marketing content and tailored recruitment materials.
• Monitoring recruitment outcomes, assessing initiatives, and providing recommendations.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of experience in a similar role and/or training.
• Experience contributing to student recruitment plans and implementing successful initiatives through strong customer service and relationship management.
• Experience in providing market intelligence, conducting research and analysing data to help assess student recruitment initiatives and inform future strategies.
• The ability to manage a high volume workload whilst arranging logistics, preparing budgets, and solving problems to deliver our initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and intercultural skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders , resulting in business outcomes.
• Ability to prepare concise reports, draft marketing content specific to the target region and conduct presentations.
• Knowledge of the Australian secondary and higher education sector.
• Australian drivers license and eligibility for a Queensland Government Blue Card (working with children)

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Celeste Chen (Regional Manager, Australasia) at celeste.n.chen@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 18 January at 11.00pm AEST (R-59751).