International Recruitment Officer

• Based in the UniSA International Unit at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $84,539 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The International Recruitment Officer position is a key operational support role within UniSA International. The position will design, implement, coordinate and deliver international recruitment activities that are designed to achieve strategic growth in international student numbers across a specified region

This current vacancy is in Region 3 (North Asia and Onshore International) and will be critical in further expanding the growth in Hong Kong and Taiwan and supporting the potential growth to be gained from the wider region including mainland China and onshore in Australia.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About UniSA International

UniSA International leads the University’s international recruitment and engagement strategies, and drives pioneering, holistic and dynamic strategies and innovations that forge and impact the University’s presence, reputation and revenue growth within an evolving and competitively crowded international space.

To deliver a sustainable increase in international student numbers aligned to projected targets, achieve the University’s broader aspirations and goals in international education and build upon already favourable global rankings, UniSA International works broadly and collaboratively with our internal, external, local, national and international partners to ensure that the University is clearly positioned as ‘the University of choice’ for high calibre prospective international students, partners, governments and agencies.

Core Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and implement international recruitment plans and initiatives and ensure that activity is measured, evaluated and meets key measurable targets
• Manage recruitment activities, including agents and representatives within protocol, policy and legislative guidelines
• Provide input and advice into the Unit’s planning and forecasting processes related to international student recruitment 
• Identify and recommend to the Manager: International Recruitment, potential new markets and business development opportunities designed to grow the University’s market share of international students
• Develop and maintain high end relationships with representatives, partners and other organisations involved in the recruitment of international students, together with those involved in the general marketing and promotion of the University of South Australia. Conduct all internal and external relationships in a professional, pro-active and responsive manner

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Appropriate tertiary qualification(s) in marketing or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills
• Exposure to and knowledge of international student recruitment practices, including achievements in implementing promotional activities on time and on budget, evaluating international marketing plans and processes, and making recommendations for improvement
• Proven ability in developing and executing innovative recruitment activities, including use of social media in recruitment campaigns, displaying a cutting-edge and non-traditional approach, and ensuring the organisation stands out from its competitors
• Demonstrated project management skills including experience in targeted market research, sound investigative abilities, advanced writing and reporting skills, and an analytical approach and creative thinking style
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively to identify and connect with new opportunities to generate increased market share within the international student recruitment environment

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• Corporate health insurance 
• Staff study support 

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

How to Apply 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
 
Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4705. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 6 December 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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