Student Recruitment Officer

Job No.:570343

Work type:Continuing

• 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

Please scroll down to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy. 

Advertised:22/4/2026Closing Date:07/5/2026