- Full-Time, Continuing position
- Based at La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
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!
Nowadays, there is more than one way to get into university, and the Domestic Student Recruitment Team is dedicated to ensuring that prospective students can find the best pathway to help them reach their study goals, whether they be finishing Year 12 or are looking for a complete career change.
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
Domestic Student Recruitment is responsible for implementing an acquisition and conversion strategy on behalf of the University in order to achieve its strategic goal of recruiting high quality domestic applications. Furthermore, the Recruitment and International Operations Division plays a key role in the development of customer growth and stakeholder engagement strategies across all available markets and channels including domestic, regional, international markets and online.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in education, business or marketing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 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.
- Evidence of an ability to self-manage and work as part of and contribute to a team.
- Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours on occasion.
- A current Victorian driver’s license.
- Willingness to undertake frequent manual tasks including loading and unloading boxes of publications, banners and other promotional materials.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday, 23rd January 2024
Position Enquiries: Rani Hogan – Advisor, Domestic Student Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - Domestic Student Recruitment Officer.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter, addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description; and
- An up to date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
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.