Student Recruitment Advisor

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria University Full time

Student Recruitment Advisor (TAFE + Pathways)

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Salary: HEP 6 $88,691 - $96,001 per annum + 17% employer superannuation

Contract Type: Full time, fixed term until April 2026 (parental leave backfill)

Hours per week: 36.75

Location: Footscray Park Campus

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the role:

In this exciting role, you'll be the go-to advisor for current and prospective students exploring TAFE and pathway study options. You'll provide accurate, timely, and engaging course advice, and showcase the benefits of studying at VU. You'll also play a key role in delivering marketing, recruitment, and event activities designed to inspire and convert prospective students into enrolled VU learners.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll develop initiatives to boost applications, coordinate and attend events, and ensure our future students have a seamless and positive experience from their first enquiry to enrolment.

For a copy of the position description, please click HERE.

Key responsibilities:

Advise prospective and current students on TAFE and pathway study options, highlighting the benefits of a VU education.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in future student activities and events, including expos, school visits, and on-campus activities.
Work collaboratively with colleges, admissions, and pathways teams to drive student recruitment and conversion.
Represent VU at internal and external events, delivering high-quality, consistent course and admissions information.
Develop reporting tools to track and evaluate pathway-related enrolments and event effectiveness.
Deliver exceptional customer service across multiple channels – online, phone, and in-person.

About You

You're a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds. You bring experience in account management, sales, event coordination, or a related field, and have a proven track record in delivering high-quality customer service. You thrive in busy environments, can juggle competing priorities, and know how to turn an enquiry into an enrolment.

You will also have:

A degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience organising events and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
A current Victorian Driver's Licence and Employee Working with Children Check.

Why Join Us:

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

How to Apply:

For a copy of the position description, please click HERE.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letter;
Your curriculum vitae/resume; and
Your responses addressing all key selection criteria located in the position description

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.

This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Application Closing Date: 11:59pm 26 August 2025

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve, this means we strive to attract, retain, develop and empower talented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, including with position descriptions, application forms, or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionHuman Resources
IndustriesHigher Education

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