Senior Student Recruitment Officer

Job No.:569657

Work type:Continuing

• Full-time, Continuing position
• La Trobe University Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus location
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 (HE06)

About the position

The Senior Recruitment Officer (Undergraduate) plays a vital role in building strong relationships on behalf of the University to attract high-quality domestic applicants across Australia. This position focuses on developing and nurturing connections with secondary schools, partner organisations, and prospective students, ensuring the University is well represented in key markets.

Working within a dynamic team environment, the role contributes to recruitment initiatives and projects that support the University's strategic priorities. A key aspect of the position is promoting the benefits of further study to school leavers, helping them make informed decisions about their future.

The Senior Recruitment Officer uses exceptional communication skills to deliver engaging presentations and articulate study options clearly to students, parents, and stakeholders. This requires a proactive and collaborative approach, as well as the ability to represent the University professionally in diverse settings.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience preferably in marketing, business or communications to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in marketing and sales, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present to large and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.

Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position.

Position Description:

Senior Recruitment Officer (Undergraduate)

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Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. 

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How to apply

Closing date: by 11:55 pm, Thursday, the 27th of November, 2025

Position Enquiries:    Jemima Bowen, Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment UG, Dom Recruit & Conversions

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Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

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

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

• Cover letter outlining your suitability for the position; and
• 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 If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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 the future

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