About The Team

Our team are dedicated to inspiring and supporting students at every stage - from first interest to successful transition. We bring together the Future Student Team, Outreach Team, Student Enquiry and Student Transition functions to recruit, engage and empower students across diverse backgrounds.

Joining our team, you'll play a vital role in creating meaningful student experiences, championing inclusivity and making a lasting impact. If your passionate about student success and thrive in a dynamic, student-centred environment, we'd love to have you on board.

Your New Role!

Are you passionate about education and inspiring future students? We're looking for dynamic and engaging individuals to join our team as Future Student Officers!

In this role, you'll be the face of the University's recruitment efforts, working collaboratively with teams across the university to develop and deliver a wide range of activities designed to attract and engage prospective students. From school visits and campus events to online outreach and strategic engagement initiatives, you'll play a vital role in shaping the student journey and supporting the University's domestic recruitment objectives.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) parental leave coverage role attracts a remuneration of $87K - $105K plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase!
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
  
• Indigenous Language Allowance
  
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
  
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  
• Effective communication, including presentations and interpersonal skills with the ability to create, maintain and enhance relationships with students, staff and other stakeholders.
  
• Experience in developing, coordinating and managing highly successful events.
  
• High level of organisational, time and workload management skills.
  
• A current C class driver's Licence

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to have a valid working with children check or the ability to register and a Department of Education Criminal Record Screening in accordance with the University's Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Julie Forrest-Davis, Manager, Future Student Engagement and quote JR103328 as the reference.

Applications Close on 28 February 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.