"Schools Recruitment Specialist"

• Join the purpose-led and results focused Swinburne Schools Recruitment team 
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Schools Recruitment Specialist role focuses on the domestic market and requires a strong understanding of the VTAC admissions process. It centres on developing strategic relationships with secondary schools and key influencers to increase awareness and consideration of Swinburne. 

Through effective account management and proactive engagement, the role drives enquiry generation and nurtures strong relationships in an allocated portfolio of secondary schools across Victoria. Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment, the position manages and responds to enquiries from School Career Practitioners by building rapport with these key school contacts, and delivering an annual calendar of recruitment activities aligned to the broader Swinburne Schools Engagement Strategy. 

As a representative for the University, the Schools Recruitment Specialist champions Swinburne at recruitment events and coordinates engagement initiatives that strengthen consideration and conversion within the domestic secondary school market. The role provides tailored advice to students through their high school career practitioners on course options, entry requirements, ATAR pathways, and the VTAC application process, while securing targeted on campus experiences that support conversion and enrolment outcomes. 

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description. 

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in managing an indirect sales channel in a services industry
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability
• Superior time management skills, and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Qualifications

Completion of a degree in marketing/communications or equivalent with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training 

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. 

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Wednesday 18th March 2026, 11pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. 

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. 

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone). 

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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