Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS)

Job Description

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-Term (11 Months) Department: Student and Scholarly Services Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Influence student recruitment for Business, Education and Law / deliver events, outreach and conversion activities / contribute to strategic load growth

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Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

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Your next career opportunity: You will lead hands‐on recruitment and conversion activities for Business Education and Law programs. You will build relationships with future students and partners, delivering impactful events, campaigns and tailored advice. You will help shape diverse cohorts and contribute directly to the University's Student Acquisition Plan.

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What you will deliver: Support implementation and monitoring of divisional recruitment and admissions plans to achieve student load targets. Deliver recruitment events, presentations, school visits and online webinars, aligned with divisional and University-wide campaigns. Provide tailored advice and responsive enquiry management for prospective students, families, agents and partners across key markets. Collaborate with marketing, admissions and offshore recruitment colleagues to improve processes, systems and future student experience. Track and report enquiry trends, contributing insights that inform planning, service levels and continuous improvement initiatives.

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You may be a great fit if you: Hold tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in recruitment, marketing, events or a related field. Demonstrate experience coordinating events and outreach activities, ideally within education or a complex service environment. Deliver high-quality customer service in fast‐paced, front‐line settings, managing multiple priorities with composure. Communicate clearly with diverse audiences, adapting messages for students, families, academics and external partners. Build collaborative relationships across teams and influence stakeholders to achieve shared recruitment objectives. Bring experience in student recruitment or international education, and possibly proficiency in another language.

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Your new team:

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You will join Student and Scholarly Services within the Deputy Vice‐Chancellor (Education) Portfolio, supporting Future Students activity for the Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education and Melbourne Law School. The team partners with faculties, marketing and admissions to design integrated recruitment strategies and exceptional prospective student experiences. You will work in a collaborative, forward‐looking environment that values innovation and service excellence. You will gain exposure to domestic and international markets and a broad network of colleagues.

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Be Yourself

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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. 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 adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

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Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026,11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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Position Description:

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PD_JR-018406 Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS).pdf PD_JR-018406 Student Recruitment Officer (FBE FoE MLS).docx Explore leadership opportunities to shape the future and growth of the University of Melbourne - Executive Opportunities Welcome to the University of Melbourne – where our vision for positive societal change creates impact. Join our community of world‐class thinkers, where innovation thrives, and your ideas shape the future. At the University of Melbourne, your potential is our priority.

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