Schools Recruitment Specialist

• Join Future Students in the Schools Recruitment team
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

As the Schools Recruitment Specialist, you will contribute to the achievement of domestic student enrolment targets by building strong relationships with career practitioners in secondary schools and contributing to the delivery of engaging recruitment activities. Reporting to the Manager, Schools Recruitment, this role focuses on account management, high-school student engagement and representing Swinburne at key recruitment events to raise awareness of our programs and brand across the secondary school sector.

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.
• Competency with a range of software and systems, including powerpoint, spreadsheets and CRM.
• Experience with the Adobe Suite (or similar) and/or Salesforce CRM.
• Understanding of Australian educational systems and frameworks, and of relevant government policies.

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 the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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

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Applications Close: Tuesday 19th May 2026 11:30pm

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