Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator

Federation; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation University is seeking an Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator to help plan, organise and deliver school leaver recruitment activities across Victoria. The role requires travel between Ballarat campuses and other sites, with after-hours events and weekend attendance as needed.

You will coordinate events such as Aspirations Day and Junior University programs, develop communications strategies, maintain the student database and build partnerships with schools and TAFE providers to

Qualifications

• expertise in recruitment, project management, and relationship building
• interpersonal and influencing skills for professional relationships
• communication skills with public speaking ability
• ability to coordinate, promote and conduct events with multiple deadlines
• computer literacy with CRM system design and layout

Responsibilities

• coordinate planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of school engagement events
• travel between Ballarat campuses and throughout Victoria for recruitment activities
• develop communication strategies and events for VTAC market
• create and maintain prospective student database
• build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• ensure WWCC requirements are met for roles involving children

Skills

Recruitment

Project management

Relationship building

Public speaking

Event coordination

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator# Federation Careers## Aboriginal Student Recruitment CoordinatorApply: Ballarat, Victoria: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR101540Support the development and delivery of school leaver recruitment activities. • Aboriginal Education Centre – Mt Helen Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 6 - $95,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 29/11/2026Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.**In accordance with the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12, 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.****Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.****About the role**The Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator will contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of university-wide, TAFE or specific discipline secondary school engagement events as part of an agile working group.The position will be required to travel between campuses and regularly travel throughout Victoria to attend activities to promote University courses, which will occasionally involve after hours work and weekend attendance.You will:* coordinate the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of specific events including Aspirations Day and Junior University program, Toorong Marnong and other Koorie Big Day Out and other events related to the VTAC market, including conducting presentations to secondary schools and expos;* contribute to the development and implementation of key initiatives, communication strategies and events;* ensure prospective student data base is created, implemented and up to date; and* build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.**About you** You will posses expertise in recruitment, project management and relationship building, and the ability to be innovative and creative when developing effective ways to promote University and TAFE courses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.You will possess demonstrated:* interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to form meaningful and sustainable professional relationships;* communication skills, including experience and confidence in public speaking;* ability to coordinate, promote and conduct events, including an ability to organise conflicting deadlines and prioritise commitments; and* computer literacy, including demonstrated experience in the design and layout of communication through the Customer Relationship Management system. All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.**How to apply****Please apply by 29 November 2026****Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.** **Interviews will be held week commencing 7 December 2026** **View position description**Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone [phone]. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.