Domestic Student Recruitment Officer

Job No.:570255

Work type:Continuing

• Part Time 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) / Continuing Appointment
• Bendigo Campus
• Professional Higher Education Officer (HEO 5 ) classification
• Base salary from $81477 pro rata plus 17% superannuation contribution
• Support secondary school and mature aged students in the Bendigo region into their dream course
• Represent the university at events and expos
• Influence the success of our domestic undergraduate students across regions and markets to help meet the Universitys load targets

About the position

Do you enjoy planning and executing events working with local partners and schools are passionate about helping people reach their goals and would like to work in a dynamic team The Future Students team at La Trobe Bendigo are looking for the next superstar to join their high-achieving team!

Nowadays there is more than one way to get into university and the Domestic Student Recruitment Team is dedicated to ensuring that prospective students can find the best pathway to help them reach their study goals whether they be finishing Year 12 or are looking for a complete career change.

Every day in the role looks different keeping things fresh as we move through the academic year. The Student Recruitment Officer is responsible for supporting prospective students throughout the entire process of starting their university journey through:

• carrying out one-on-one consultations

• assisting students through the application process of courses and alternative entry schemes

• building relationships with secondary schools and community organisations

• assisting in the planning and delivery of La Trobe ran events and presentations
• representing the university in the wider community by attending external events and major expos

Domestic Student Recruitment is responsible for implementing an acquisition and conversion strategy on behalf of the University in order to achieve its strategic goal of recruiting high quality domestic applicants. Furthermore the Recruitment and International Operations Division plays a key role in the development of customer growth and stakeholder engagement strategies across all available markets and channels including domestic regional international markets and online.

Duties at this level:

• Delivery of student recruitment events on and off campus targeting both the school leaver and non- school leaver segments.
• Support the Domestic Student Recruitment Advisor with the relationship management of key High Schools.
• Represent La Trobe at Career and industry expos.
• Assist with the delivery of TAFE student recruitment activity.
• Conduct potential future student consultations.
• Present information to a range of different audience types ranging from Year 10-12 secondary school students TAFE students Career Advisors/Teachers and internal stakeholders.

Skills and knowledge:

• An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or experience with an emphasis on high levels of customer service.
• High level verbal communication skills including effective public speaking including the ability to develop and frequently deliver presentations to a range of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with senior academic staff secondary school representatives members of the public and secondary students.
• A current Victorian drivers license.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55 Wednesday 8 April 2026

Position Enquiries: Rani Dorrington Advisor Domestic Student Recruitment
Email: Phone: (03)

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:

Please refer to the Position Description below for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

Domestic Student Recruitment

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following 2 documents:

• Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria located in the position description and
• An up-to-date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in future

La Trobes Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.