Future Students Officer NSW / ACT

Campus Location : Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia

Job No : APTAV121061#002

• Support local student recruitment efforts in NSW / ACT.
• Work with a dynamic and high-energy marketing team with national reach.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Full-time,fixed-term role until April 2026.
• Based at our North Sydney and Blacktown campuses, with occasional travel to Strathfield as required, with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role :

Operating within Future Students , the Future Students Officer is responsible for supporting recruitment efforts to promote the University in the local and regional areas where ACU's campuses are based to facilitate high quality applications from prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as supporting the wider team on national initiatives. Working closely with the local and regional Future Students Leads, colleagues in national Future Students team, Marketing and External Relations, faculties and relevant offices such as First Peoples and Equity Pathways, the incumbent assists with the delivery of prospective student communications, lead generation, and innovative engagement activities to attract and convert prospective students and influencers. Forming and nurturing relationships with the high school community, including Careers Advisers, teachers and Principals will be an important aspect of the role. Involvement in future student programs, activities and events will involve direct contact with children. Some flexibility in working hours is required to attend events and activities held outside standard business hours and at offsite locations. Some local and interstate travel may be required.

Contact :

General enquiries can be sent to Melissa McKibbins, Future Students Lead, NSW - Future Students at : melissa.mckibbins@acu.edu.au

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Applications close : 19-NOV-2025 at 11 : 59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and / or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent / continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU :

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Learn more about Athena Swan

Support ACUs student recruitment and national university initiatives in this full-time fixed-term role until April 2026 primarily based at our Blacktown and North Sydney campuses.