Future Students Officer

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it's about the heart, connectedness and community you'd hope for in a regional university. But there's also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Our Future Students Officer in the Northern Rivers plays a key role in connecting local students and families with meaningful study pathways at Southern Cross University. Embedded in the community, the Future Students Officer represents the University across schools, events and local organisations, supporting prospective students to understand their options and make confident decisions about their future.

This is a hands-on, people focused role where your impact comes from presence, connection and consistent community engagement. You will make an impact by:

• Coordinate and deliver regional student recruitment initiatives to raise brand awareness and promote study opportunities across schools, colleges, and RTOs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as School Principals, Career Advisors and guidance officers, fostering engagement that enhances the University's reputation and supports increased student enrolments.
• Manage accurate lead capture and reporting through CRM systems, ensuring timely updates, analysis of trends, and achievement of recruitment KPIs.
• Support and collaborate across internal teams including Marketing, Partnerships, Outreach, and Student Ambassadors to deliver high-quality campaigns, events, and school engagement activities that align with strategic objectives.

What you will bring

You're a confident communicator who enjoys meeting people, forming connections and contributing to your community. You thrive in roles where you are out and about, representing an organisation and helping people understand the opportunities available to them. You are comfortable working independently but stay engaged and connected with your broader team. To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A degree in business, marketing or a related discipline, paired with experience in sales, recruitment, outreach or another client facing role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence speaking to groups including students, parents and school staff.
• Experience using CRM systems and basic data insights to manage leads, report on activity and support planning.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts, events and community relationships.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to represent the University professionally and positively across the region.
• It's not essential, but we'd love for you to have experience engaging with school-aged audiences or regional communities. If you are enthusiastic about supporting students and building community connections, we encourage you to apply.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you'll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you'll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It's about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we're integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
• Located at either Lismore, NSW 2480.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $95,961 - $105,250 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $123,142.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it's like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment.  Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to