Domestic Student Recruitment Advisor
Job No.:568358
Work type:Fixed Term
- Full Time, Fixed Term Appointment (March 2026) / Located at La Trobe’s Bendigo Campus
- Generous package, including 17% superannuation and a range of employee benefits
- Play a key role in the development of customer growth & stakeholder engagement strategies
About the position
The Domestic Student Recruitment Advisor is responsible for building strong relationships on behalf of the University in order to achieve its strategic goal of recruiting high quality applicants throughout Australia. This will encompass relationship building with targeted secondary schools and implementing a range of student recruitment initiatives. The position has ownership of a key strategic portfolio area.
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. This includes management of course enquiries, facilitation of direct admissions and alternative entry schemes and the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment across Australia.
Duties at this level:
- Manage and implement high quality key student recruitment events such as the annual Career Practitioners Conference and campus Open Day and initiatives to drive applications for the Bendigo campus.
- Manage and recruit students into La Trobe’s Aspire Early Entry Programs and Pathways across the Greater Bendigo region.
- Represent the University at selected recruitment activities and exhibitions.
- Provide ongoing analysis of competitor activity, including recruitment strategies, ATAR activity, development of new courses and enrolment patterns.
- Present information to a range of different audience types, ranging from Year 10-12 secondary school students, TAFE students, Career Advisors/Teachers and internal stakeholders.
- Other duties as requested by the Senior Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment that is commensurate with the classification of this position and with the knowledge skills and training of the incumbent.
Skills and knowledge:
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage events and projects.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking ability with experience in tailoring communications to different audiences.
- Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours on occasion including some evening work and overnight travel.
- A current Victorian driver’s license.
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: Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Justine Williams, Senior Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment Email: Justine.williams@latrobe.edu.au, Phone 0421 897 718
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au, Phone 03 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Domestic Student Recruitment Advisor.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter with reference to the bullet points nominated as part of the Key Selection Criteria located under Essential Skills & Knowledge in the position description and
- An up-to-date resume
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
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.
