Manager, Future Students (Domestic)

Manager, Future Students (Domestic)

• 562038
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Apr 30 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Administration)

Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Manager, Future Students (Domestic) provides strategic and operational leadership across domestic student recruitment, marketing, communications and events. The role leads the design, development and delivery of high-impact engagement initiatives, including large-scale events, outreach activities and integrated marketing campaigns.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the University, the position contributes to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies aligned to institutional priorities. The role is responsible for leading complex projects and initiatives, overseeing campaign performance, and ensuring activities are evidence-based and outcomes-focused.

The Manager oversees team operations, including events, digital communications, web and social media, and student recruitment campaigns. The position also manages budgets, monitors performance against targets, and provides strategic reporting and insights to support decision-making.

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in marketing, communications and/or events, ideally within a complex organisation. You bring demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, with the ability to translate insights and data into effective recruitment strategies.

You have proven people management skills, with the ability to lead, coach and motivate a team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to make informed decisions and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders.

You are an excellent communicator, confident engaging with diverse audiences and delivering presentations, and skilled in building collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries. Experience in higher education and student recruitment will be highly regarded.

Future Students (Domestic) sits within the International and Future Students portfolio and is responsible for delivering strategies and initiatives that attract and recruit domestic students across all levels of study. The team leads key marketing, communications and engagement activities, including major events, outreach programs and digital campaigns, working closely with stakeholders across the University.

The Education Portfolio supports the University’s mission to deliver exceptional educational experiences and outcomes. It brings together expertise across student recruitment, admissions, student administration and support services to enhance the student lifecycle from enquiry through to graduation.

Please contact, Sarah Rickett, Associate Director Future Students, Domestic E: sarah.rickett@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.