Student Recruitment Coordinator

Overview

(HEO6) $92,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time position available

We are seeking a motivated and professional Student Recruitment Coordinator to represent the University and drive key student recruitment initiatives across South Australia and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of schools, developing expertise as a student recruitment professional while building strong relationships with students, parents, and educators. Represent the University at school visits, parent evenings, career expos, and community events across metropolitan and regional South Australia, as well as at selected national recruitment activities.
• Drive innovation in recruitment practices, identifying new opportunities to connect with future students and expand the University's reach.
• Help shape strategies for marketing, program promotion, and the recruitment of diverse student cohorts, drawing on insights into student engagement trends.
• Work under the guidance of the Lead, Domestic Undergraduate Recruitment as a valued member of the Domestic Student Recruitment Team, contributing to a collaborative, enthusiastic, and outcomes-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a sales or student recruitment team preferably in a higher education environment
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to identify and manage key relationships and liaise with stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment
• Proven negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively resolve sensitive matters
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in an innovative and creative manner to achieve defined outcomes
• This position requires a valid Working with Children Check and an unrestricted driver's license.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check and an unrestricted driver's license.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

Our culture embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, professional development programs and activities, and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: Adelaide University jobs

Your division\'s broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University's growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

Application and selection

If you have the talent, we\'ll give you the opportunity. Together, let\'s make history.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 17th September 2025

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Tom Brown
Lead, Domestic Undergraduate Recruitment
E: tom.brown@adelaide.edu.au
T: 8313 0333 or 0481 464 749

You\'ll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below.

Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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