Student Recruitment Officer

Job Description:

• Full time / Continuing
• Bendigo Campus
• Higher Education Officer (HEO5) base salary from $84,084 pro rata plus 17% superannuation
• Support secondary school and mature aged students in the Bendigo region into their dream course
• Represent the university at events and expos
• Influence the success of our domestic undergraduate students across regions and markets to help meet the University’s load targets

About the position

Do you enjoy planning and executing events, working with local partners and schools, are passionate about helping people reach their goals and would like to work in a dynamic team? The Future Students team at La Trobe Bendigo are looking for the next superstar to join their high-achieving team!

Every day in the role looks different, keeping things fresh as we move through the academic year. The Student Recruitment Officer is responsible for supporting prospective students throughout the entire process of starting their university journey, through:

• carrying out one-on-one consultations
• assisting students through the application process of courses and alternative entry schemes
• building relationships with secondary schools and community organisations
• assisting in the planning and delivery of La Trobe ran events and presentations
• representing the university in the wider community by attending external events and major expos

Skills and knowledge:

• An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or experience with an emphasis on high levels of customer service.
• High level verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking, including the ability to develop and frequently deliver presentations to a range of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with senior academic staff, secondary school representatives, members of the public and secondary students.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55 Thursday 7 May 2026

Position Enquiries: Rani Dorrington, Advisor, Domestic Student Recruitment
Email: r.dorrington@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 5444 7519

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

50144930 Student Recruitment Officer.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following 2 documents:

• A Cover letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria located in the position description and
• An up-to-date resume

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