Marketing & Events Manager - Future Students

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,827 - 137,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work practices

Child care centers

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

A leading Australian university in Sydney is seeking a Marketing & Events Manager for Future Students to drive recruitment efforts. This role involves leading a student recruitment team, analyzing market trends, and overseeing impactful events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team leadership and event management, along with an understanding of the postgraduate market. Flexible work options available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a student recruitment team or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of events.
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in the postgraduate market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a student recruitment team for domestic enrolment targets.
• Develop lead nurture and conversion plans aligned with university strategies.
• Analyse market trends to inform strategy and improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize recruitment and ensure compliance.
• Oversee team performance and participation in recruitment events.

Skills

Leadership of student recruitment team

Event delivery

Market analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Marketing & Events Manager – Future Students is responsible for driving the recruitment of future learners within their designated faculties through the conceptualization, development, implementation and review of domestic student recruitment strategic initiatives.

This role leads the delivery of the overall undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment targets for their faculty partner and requires a strong focus on planning and successful project delivery. It is responsible for delivering revenue impacting events and marketing activities that are critical to the student acquisition journey. As a part of the Future Learners Recruitment and Admissions team, the incumbent will also contribute to stakeholder relationships, consultation, and reporting.

This role is internally known as the Domestic Recruitment Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a student recruitment team to achieve domestic enrolment targets for assigned faculties.
• Develop and implement lead nurture and conversion plans aligned with university marketing and learner acquisition strategies.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and recruitment effectiveness to inform strategy and improvements.
• Collaborate with admissions, marketing, and faculty teams to optimize recruitment efforts and ensure compliance.
• Oversee team performance, CRM interactions, and participation in recruitment events to drive student engagement.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children check.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

• Proven experience leading a student recruitment team or similar team with demonstrated ability to meet targets and develop and motivate a team.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of events.
• Understanding of the current challenges and opportunities in the postgraduate market.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

1. 1. Proven experience leading a student recruitment team or similar team with demonstrated ability to meet targets and develop and motivate a team.
2. 2. Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of events
3. 3. Understanding of the current challenges and opportunities in the postgraduate market

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $120,827.00/yr - $137,609.00/yr (HEW 8). This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. This position is full-time and on a fixed term basis for 14 months. It is a hybrid role with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of employee benefits including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Additional Information

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST). Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

How to Apply

Please click the apply link to view the full selection criteria and role responsibilities and download the Position Description from the UTS website. You are required to address the selection criteria within your cover letter along with a resume.