Future Students and Outreach Coordinator

CQUniversity; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

10 days personal/sick leave

5 days carer's leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Professional and career development

Paid parental leave up to 26 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

CQUniversity is seeking a Future Students and Outreach Coordinator to drive recruitment and outreach initiatives across Central Queensland, including Rockhampton, Mackay and Emerald. You will oversee a team delivering school engagement programs, Year 12 experiences, Open Days and targeted marketing activities.

You will collaborate with University stakeholders and the community to strengthen connections with prospective students, focusing on low socio-economic backgrounds, rural and First Nations

Qualifications

• Degree with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience in marketing, student engagement, community engagement, education or a related field.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices underpinning student engagement, outreach, participation, student recruitment or community engagement programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, consultation, negotiation, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a marketing, education, engagement or related environment, with proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously, implement operational plans, and manage operational resources such as budgets and risk.
• Experience engaging with school-aged students and diverse or underrepresented communities, including people from low socio-economic backgrounds, First Nations people, and rural and remote areas (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of student recruitment, engagement and outreach initiatives across Central Queensland.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to a dedicated team, overseeing activities such as school engagement programs, Year 12 experiences, Open Days, outreach events and targeted marketing initiatives.
• Work with stakeholders across the University and broader community to build meaningful connections with prospective students and enhance CQUniversity's presence in Rockhampton, Mackay and Emerald regions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Event management

Education

Degree + 4+ years experience in marketing/engagement

Job description

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2027), Full-Time
• Global Brand and Marketing Directorate
• CQUniversity Mackay or Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 7
• Total Remuneration $125,827 to $136,078 pa (including salary of $106,326 to $114,988 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The Global Brand and Marketing Directorate at CQUniversity is seeking a committed professional to support delivery of our Future Students and Outreach Strategy. You'll help strengthen connections with prospective students, supporting participation in higher education, particularly among low socio-economic, rural and remote, and First Nations cohorts.

Future Students and Outreach Coordinator

You will lead the coordination and delivery of student recruitment, engagement and outreach initiatives across Central Queensland. Providing day-to-day leadership to a dedicated team, you will oversee a diverse range of activities including school engagement programs, Year 12 experiences, Open Days, outreach events and targeted marketing initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders across the University and broader community, you will play a key role in building meaningful connections with prospective students and enhancing CQUniversity's presence across the Rockhampton, Mackay and Emerald regions.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Degree with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience in marketing, student engagement, community engagement, education or a related field
• Knowledge of the principles and practices underpinning student engagement, outreach, participation, student recruitment or community engagement programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, consultation, negotiation, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a marketing, education, engagement or related environment, with proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously, implement operational plans, and manage operational resources such as budgets and risk.
• Experience engaging with school-aged students and diverse or underrepresented communities, including people from low socio-economic backgrounds, First Nations people, and rural and remote areas (Desirable).

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the "fit and proper person" criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close

11:59pm, Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Work Rights

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.