Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator

Support the development and delivery of school leaver recruitment activities.
- Aboriginal Education Centre - Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, continuing appointment
- HEW 6 - $88,421 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 10/03/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

In accordance with the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12, 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the role

The Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator will contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of university-wide, TAFE or specific discipline secondary school engagement events as part of an agile working group.

The position will be required to travel between campuses and regularly travel throughout Victoria to attend activities to promote University courses, which will occasionally involve after hours work and weekend attendance.

You will:
- coordinate the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of specific events including Aspirations Day and Junior University program, Toorong Marnong and other Koorie Big Day Out and other events related to the VTAC market, including conducting presentations to secondary schools and expos;- contribute to the development and implementation of key initiatives, communication strategies and events;- ensure prospective student data base is created, implemented and up to date; and- build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.

About you
You will posses expertise in recruitment, project management and relationship building, and the ability to be innovative and creative when developing effective ways to promote University and TAFE courses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You will possess demonstrated:
- interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to form meaningful and sustainable professional relationships;- communication skills, including experience and confidence in public speaking;- ability to coordinate, promote and conduct events, including an ability to organise conflicting deadlines and prioritise commitments; and- computer literacy, including demonstrated experience in the design and layout of communication through the Customer Relationship Management system.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.