International Student Recruitment Specialist

• Fixed term 12 months role

• $110085 Superannuation 12%

• Excellent office location - Franklin Street Melbourne

• We provide a variety of flexible work arrangements and leave options allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

• The Student Recruitment Specialist at RMIT UP is responsible for driving international student enrolments across new English language programs and supporting business development initiatives. The role focuses on building strategic agent relationships implementing recruitment strategies and contributing to the growth of pathways programs

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP owned by RMIT University provides education solutions for international students academics and professionals in Australia and globally.

Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities guided by RMITs values of inclusion imagination integrity courage passion and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.

Our key programs include English Language Pathway programs University Study Tours Foundation Studies IELTs and Pearsons language testing and Informit a leading research database focused on Australasian content.

About the role

As the Student Recruitment Specialist within RMIT University Pathways you will play a key role in driving student recruitment for new English language programsincluding General English Fast Track University Pathways and online short courses. Your efforts will directly support the implementation and growth of these new programs and contribute to achieving ambitious enrolment targets.

Reporting to the Associate Director International Student Recruitment and Business Development youll also support business development initiatives by identifying and fostering international recruitment opportunities building strong partnerships with agents and contributing to the delivery of study tour programs.

Youll be part of a dynamic team focused on expanding RMIT UPs reach both domestically and internationally while working collaboratively across the broader RMIT international recruitment and marketing ecosystem.

About You

Youre a proactive and experienced international education professional with a passion for student recruitment and a successful track record of delivering growth in enrolments. With strong knowledge of international marketsparticularly in the ELICOS and foundation studies sectorsyou thrive in building meaningful partnerships with agents stakeholders and prospective students.

You bring strategic thinking operational excellence and strong project management skills and are confident in working across culturally diverse environments. Your interpersonal and communication skills are second to none and youre ready to travel interstate and internationally to support recruitment outcomes.

Key strengths and attributes include:

• A relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification

• Experience in international education ELICOS or higher education environments

• Proven success in developing and implementing recruitment and marketing strategies

• Strong stakeholder engagement including working with agents and university partners

• Ability to analyse market data and deliver actionable insights

• Proficiency in tools such as MS Office Studylink and social media platforms

• A valid passport and flexibility to travel.

What we offer you

We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive inclusive and rewarding work environment. As part of our team youll enjoy:

• Salary Packaging options and employee discounts at leading retailers.

• A strong focus on health and wellbeing including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.

• Professional development opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link.

For more details refer to the Position Description: Information

• Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

At RMIT UP we foster a culture of safety wellbeing and inclusion ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness regardless of gender gender identity marital or family status sexual orientation age ethnicity religious beliefs cultural or socio-economic background perspectives or experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at with your preferred communication method and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

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