Domestic Student Recruitment Officer

Job No.: 567191

Work type: Fixed Term

• Based at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus
• Join an established and leading rural University

About the position

The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer is responsible for building strong relationships on behalf of the University in order to achieve its strategic goal of recruiting high quality domestic and international applicants. This will encompass relationship building with targeted secondary schools and implementing a range of Student Recruitment initiatives.

The Domestic Student Recruitment unit 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 applicants. 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.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Future Growth plays a key role in the development of customer growth and stakeholder engagement strategies across all available markets and channels including domestic, regional, international and online.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 3 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
• Proven ability to focus on objectives rather than procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing student related activities/events. Experience in event coordination, including planning, promotion, and implementation.
• High level verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking, including the ability to develop and frequently deliver presentations to a range of audiences.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours, including evening work and overnight travel on occasion.
• 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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• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Position Enquiries: Justine Williams, Senior Manager, Sales and Customer Experience (Regional)

Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• 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 .

Advertised: 12/5/2024 Closing Date: 02/6/2024

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