Student Placement Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DOWERIN Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Dowerin

Dowerin is a student placement and migration consultancy with offices in Melbourne, Colombo, and Helsinki. We place international students into universities and institutes, and support their education journey end-to-end.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Student Placement Officer to join our Melbourne team. You'll counsel students, shortlist courses, manage applications/COEs, and convert enquiries into successful admissions. Experience with onshore Indian or Sri Lankan student markets in Australia is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct student consultations (phone, in-person, online); assess academic background, budget, and goals
  • Recommend courses/providers and manage end-to-end applications (documentation, submissions, follow-ups)
  • Coordinate offers, GTE, COE and enrolment steps; maintain accurate records in CRM
  • Build and manage relationships with education providers; stay current on intakes, scholarships, and entry criteria
  • Achieve monthly placement/conversion targets; provide clear pipeline and progress reporting
  • Represent Dowerin at info sessions, open days, and community events as required

About You

  • Minimum 1 year recent experience in international student placement (mandatory)
  • Proven success placing onshore/ offshore students from Indian or Sri Lankan communities into Australian providers
  • Strong understanding of admissions, packaging, and COE processes;
  • Visa knowledge (Student visa) is a plus
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and time-management skills
  • Comfortable with CRMs, spreadsheets, and provider portals
  • Right to work in Australia

What We Offer

  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive base salary + performance commission
  • Warm leads and provider network; supportive team and training
  • Career growth opportunities (Senior/Team Lead)

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed with your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

  • Your student placement experience (providers you've worked with)
  • Results converting onshore Indian/Sri Lankan students
  • Your availability and preferred work pattern (full-time/part-time)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Experience:

  • student placement: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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