Lead local student recruitment efforts for ACU's Ballarat campus while collaborating with a national team.

Full time, fixed term role starting in February 2026 until August 2026 with some hybrid flexibility.

Join a dynamic and talented team making an impact by helping others explore their study options.

Base salary $105,212 - $113,823 p.a (HEW 7) + 17% superannuation.

About the role:

Operating within Future Students, the Future Students Lead is responsible for driving recruitment efforts to promote the University in the local and regional areas where ACU's campuses are based to facilitate high quality applications from prospective students as well as supporting the wider team on national initiatives such as webinars. Supporting the National Manager, the position represents the Future Students team on local student recruitment matters and aligns recruitment plans to the needs of the local markets in which the University's campuses are based. For metropolitan campuses, the position manages Future Student Coordinators and Officers to implement local recruitment plans and supports a high-impact and positive local team culture. For regional campuses, the position drives projects to raise the presence of ACU in the regions and drives marketing and recruitment activity identified in relevant university strategies and plans. Leads will strongly collaborate with other campus leads as part of a national team to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to school engagement and student recruitment efforts. Forming and nurturing relationships with the high school community, including Careers Advisers, teachers and Principals will be an important aspect of the role. Some flexibility in working hours is required to attend events and activities held outside standard business hours and at offsite locations. Some local and interstate travel may be required.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Simone Joachim, National Manager Future Students - Future Students at: [email protected]

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $124,509 - $134,699 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $105,212 - $113,823 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

resume (maximum 5 pages).

responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.

brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 26-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position description:

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