"Student Recruitment Officer"

Role type: Full Time; Continuing

Department: SASS – Future Students

Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Promote University’s profile globally / Contribute to high-quality student acquisition / Innovative recruitment strategies

Apply now to lead impactful student recruitment campaigns and shape the future of education at our University.

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the University’s profile and driving the recruitment of high-quality prospective students both within Australia and internationally. You will support the delivery of innovative recruitment strategies, collaborate with marketing teams, and engage with future students to ensure successful enrolment outcomes. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the University’s Student Acquisition Plan and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support Strategic Recruitment Initiatives: Assist the Recruitment Manager with recruitment plans and monitor progress against KPIs.
• Deliver Engaging Campaigns: Collaborate with Communications & Marketing to execute targeted recruitment campaigns for key markets.
• Provide Exceptional Student Support: Offer timely, discipline-specific advice to future students and liaise with academic staff.
• Foster Collaborative Relationships: Work with recruitment teams to develop policies and best practices that drive continuous improvement.

You may be a great fit if

You will be a proactive individual with a tertiary qualification, possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You may also

• Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience.
• Demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Have experience with event management and student recruitment.
• Be fluent in a language other than English, enhancing your ability to engage with diverse student cohorts.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with "Korin-Korin" our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
The successful candidate may be required to complete and present a task as part of the interview process.

For recruitment queries, email Alessandro Storani at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 25 March 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-010247 - Student Recruitment Officer.docx