Make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Collaborative, innovative and supportive work environment

The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

About Us

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role

The overall purpose of the Student Engagement Officer - International is to provide engagement activities and events and manage airport pickup services to commencing and enrolled international students.

This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to coordinate the campus Cultural Events program and delivery of International Orientation and Welcome activities.

This is a full time position at an HEP 5, $76,459 - $87,825 plus 17% superannuation, classification working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week over a fixed-term contract period until 11/09/2026.

While this role is based at our Footscray Park campus, there will be frequent travel to other campuses required.

About You

You’re passionate about enhancing the experience of international students and supporting their transition to life in Melbourne. With a strong understanding of student wellbeing and inclusion, you’re committed to developing programs that foster connection, belonging, and engagement at Victoria University.

Highly organised and proactive, you’re able to coordinate multiple events and activities—such as airport arrivals, International Orientation, and ongoing engagement initiatives—while effectively managing timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements.

Your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills enable you to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and external partners.

Experience in developing culturally responsive programs, along with an understanding of the international student experience in a tertiary education context, would be a desirable attribute.

What We Offer

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, gym memberships and other benefits, please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.

How to APPLY

To view a copy of the position description and/or to apply for the role, please visit our Careers website.

Your application must include:

A cover letter

Your resume.

A document containing your responses to Key Selection Criteria stated on the Position Description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

For specific queries related to the role, please contact Shannyn Cain, on [email protected].

Application Closing Date: 17 June 2025 at 11:59 pm

Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.