- Support secondary school and mature aged students in the Bendigo region into their dream course
- Represent the university at events and expos
- Influence the success of our domestic undergraduate students across regions and markets to help meet the University’s load targets
- Full Time / Continuing Appointment / HEO5 / Bendigo Campus
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 applicants. 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.
Duties at this level:
- Delivery of student recruitment events on and off campus targeting both the school leaver and non- school leaver segments.
- Support the Domestic Student Recruitment Advisor with the relationship management of key High Schools.
- Represent La Trobe at Career and industry expos.
- Assist with the delivery of TAFE student recruitment activity.
- Conduct potential future student consultations.
- 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.
- Manage the student ambassador program at the Bendigo campus.
Skills and knowledge:
- An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or experience with an emphasis on high levels of customer service.
- 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.
- 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: Rani Dorrington, Advisor, Domestic Student Recruitment, Email: r.dorrington@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 5444 7519
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 Officer.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria located 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.
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