Description:
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Future Students
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Full-time permanent position
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Base salary will be in the range $91,658.60 - $98,330.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
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Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
As a Future Student Officer, you will play a key role in developing and executing student recruitment strategies to achieve commencement targets in the designated region. This includes conducting market research, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing targeted initiatives to attract and convert prospective students.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Assist in developing and executing student recruitment plans.
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Research market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
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Build and manage relationships with agents, schools, and key stakeholders.
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Organise and represent the University at recruitment events, both online and in-person.
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Deliver presentations and provide accurate advice on UQ programs and admissions.
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Support student conversion initiatives and lead nurturing campaigns.
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Collaborate on marketing content and tailored recruitment materials.
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Monitor recruitment outcomes, assess initiatives, and provide recommendations.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
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Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
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17% superannuation contributions
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17.5% annual leave loading
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Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
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UQ Study for Staff
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On campus childcare options
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Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
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Salary packaging options
About You
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Completion of a degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
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Proven experience to contribute to recruitment plans and implement successful initiatives through effective customer service and relationship management.
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Experience in providing market intelligence, conducting research, and gathering data to help assess recruitment initiatives and inform future strategies.
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Demonstrated skills to manage workload and implement recruitment initiatives including arranging logistics, preparing budgets, and solving problems to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.
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Ability to effectively develop and manage channel partner relationships to achieve business goals.
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Highly-developed organisational, analytical and problem solving skills event and ability to manage high volume workload.
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Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team for shared outcomes and results.
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High level communication and intercultural skills with the ability to prepare concise reports, draft marketing content specific to the target region, and conduct presentations.
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Knowledge of the Australian secondary and higher education sector.
Other
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This role may require intrastate and interstate travel.
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Eligibility for a Queensland Government Blue Card (working with children & young people).
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Possession of a current and open driver’s license (unrestricted).
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and criminal check
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Liu at michelle.liu1@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
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Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday 16th March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48878).