Student Engagement Officer

1 week ago

Footscray, Australia Victoria University Full time

Make a positive impact on the lives of our students
- Collaborative, innovative and supportive work environment
- The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

**About Us**

At Victoria University, 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**

The overall purpose of the Student Engagement Officer - International is to provide engagement activities and events and manage airport pickup services to commencing and enrolled international students.

This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to coordinate the campus Cultural Events program and delivery of International Orientation and Welcome activities.

**This is a full time position at an HEP 5, $76,459 - $87,825 plus 17% superannuation, classification working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week over a fixed-term contract period until 11/09/2026.**

While this role is based at our Footscray Park campus, there will be frequent travel to other campuses required.

**About You**

You’re passionate about enhancing the experience of international students and supporting their transition to life in Melbourne. With a strong understanding of student wellbeing and inclusion, you’re committed to developing programs that foster connection, belonging, and engagement at Victoria University.

Highly organised and proactive, you’re able to coordinate multiple events and activities—such as airport arrivals, International Orientation, and ongoing engagement initiatives—while effectively managing timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements.

Your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills enable you to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and external partners.

Experience in developing culturally responsive programs, along with an understanding of the international student experience in a tertiary education context, would be a desirable attribute.

**What We Offer**

**How to APPLY**

To view a copy of the position description please **click here**
- A cover letter
- Your resume.
- A document containing your responses to Key Selection Criteria stated on the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

**Application Closing Date: 17 June 2025 at 11:59 pm**

**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 Diversity and Inclusion at VU

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