Student Recruitment Officer

International Recruitment Officer LATAM

Position Title: International Recruitment Officer Latam

Division: ECA College

Reports To: Head of Student Acquisition

Employment Type: Part time or Full Time

Location: Sydney or Brisbane

Languages Req: English and Portuguese

Role Overview

The International Recruitment Officer LATAM is responsible for driving student recruitment for ECA College (Vocational and English Programs) and for APIC CHS and HELI (Higher Education) providers within the ECA Group.

Working closely with the Head of Student Acquisition you will contribute to the development and execution of recruitment strategies targeting both onshore and offshore students for programs across these brands.

Your initial focus will be on recruiting students from Latin America and parts of Europe. Given Brazils significance as a key market strong Portuguese language skills are highly valued.

Success in this role requires the ability to build and maintain relationships with education and migration agents students and internal stakeholders while operating effectively across multiple brands within the ECA Group.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong agency partnerships to recruit students from Latin American and European markets.
• Support the Head of Student Acquisition in setting and achieving recruitment targets for these regions.
• Contribute to the research development and review of country specific plans including annual recruitment and engagement schedules.
• Prepare and deliver regular monthly reports on budgets expenses and recruitment progress.
• Coordinate recruitment activities to meet targets within approved budgets providing market insights and performance updates.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in creating managing and updating marketing collateral and promotional materials including digital assets.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective students agents and other influencers about ECA Groups offerings.
• Provide exceptional customer service in all internal and external interactions.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of market developments admissions requirements and course offerings across ELICOS VET and Higher Education
• Ensure all processes align with ESOS Act requirements.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative team culture within the ECA International Student Recruitment team.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience and training.
• Proficiency in Portuguese language.

Desired

• Experience in the education sector particularly in VET and Higher Education for recruitment of Latin American students.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with education agents and a wide range of other stakeholders.
• A method driven approach to sales using CRM and other digital tools.
• Proven ability to achieve targets within a team environment.
• Strong organisational negotiation and communication skills including public speaking and professional report writing.
• High level interpersonal skills cultural awareness and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel including occasional interstate trips.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Experience in event coordination and targeted communication campaigns.
• Demonstrated initiative self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team.

EEO Statement

At ECA our organisational values include Equal opportunity and Social inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People people living with a disability women people who identify as LGBTIQA and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For further information on this role to gain an insight into our team or if you need assistance/accommodation due to a disability please contact Amanda Zirbes ().

Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!