Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer

Challenge Employment & Training; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Fuel provided

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Job summary

Challenge Employment & Training is seeking a proactive Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer to promote government-funded training programs, build partnerships, and attract students across our courses. The role is highly mobile, with about 80% travel to schools, job providers and community organisations, and works closely with the Training and Development Coordinator to grow referrals.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with an emphasis on face-to-face outreach

Qualifications

• Experience in student recruitment, community engagement, business development, sales, stakeholder relations or a similar role.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence networking, presenting information and promoting services to external organisations.
• The ability to proactively identify opportunities, generate referrals and convert enquiries into enrolments.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own schedule while working out in the community.
• A high level of digital literacy and confidence using technology to maintain records and communicate with stakeholders.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly as part of the role.
• A genuine interest in education, training, employment pathways and supporting people to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment: Proactively identify, engage and recruit prospective students into our training programs.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, Link and Launch, Queensland Pathways, job providers and community organisations.
• Relationship Management: Develop strong referral networks and partnerships to generate student referrals and training opportunities.
• Outreach & Promotion: Represent Challenge Employment & Training at school visits, community events, career expos, provider meetings and other networking opportunities.
• Student Enquiries & Follow-Up: Respond to enquiries, provide information about available courses and support prospective students through the recruitment and enrolment process.
• Growth & Participation: Identify opportunities to increase awareness of our training programs, improve engagement and grow student enrolments.
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records of engagement activities, referrals, prospective students and recruitment outcomes.

Skills

Student recruitment

Community engagement

Relationship building

Networking

Communication skills

Promotion

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Education access

Job description

Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer

Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer –
Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys being out in the community, connecting with people and creating opportunities for others?

Challenge Employment & Training Limited is looking for a motivated, person-focused Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer to join our RTO team!

As our Student Engagement & Recruitment Officer, you'll play a key role in promoting our Government funded training programs, building strong community partnerships and attracting new students to our courses.

This is a highly mobile, relationship-focused role, with approximately 80% of your working week spent on the road engaging with schools, Link and Launch, Queensland Pathways, job providers and other community organisations.

You'll work closely with our Training and Development Coordinator to identify opportunities, strengthen referral pathways and increase student participation across our training programs.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a strong focus on community engagement and outreach throughout the week. This is not a traditional office-based role, and you'll need to enjoy managing your schedule, travelling and building relationships face-to-face.

A Challenge vehicle, fuel, phone and laptop will be provided to support you in the role.

Your Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment: Proactively identify, engage and recruit prospective students into our training programs.

• Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, Link and Launch, Queensland Pathways, job providers and community organisations.

• Relationship Management: Develop strong referral networks and partnerships to generate student referrals and training opportunities.

• Outreach & Promotion: Represent Challenge Employment & Training at school visits, community events, career expos, provider meetings and other networking opportunities.

• Student Enquiries & Follow-Up: Respond to enquiries, provide information about available courses and support prospective students through the recruitment and enrolment process.

• Growth & Participation: Identify opportunities to increase awareness of our training programs, improve engagement and grow student enrolments.

• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records of engagement activities, referrals, prospective students and recruitment outcomes.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is confident engaging with a wide range of people, enjoys working independently and is passionate about helping others access education and training opportunities.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in student recruitment, community engagement, business development, sales, stakeholder relations or a similar role.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence networking, presenting information and promoting services to external organisations.

• The ability to proactively identify opportunities, generate referrals and convert enquiries into enrolments.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own schedule while working out in the community.

• A high level of digital literacy and confidence using technology to maintain records and communicate with stakeholders.

• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly as part of the role.

• A genuine interest in education, training, employment pathways and supporting people to achieve their goals.

Experience in the RTO/VET, employment services or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

Why Choose Us?

• Help people access training and create new opportunities for their future.

• Spend your week out in the community building relationships and connecting with prospective students.

• Access to a vehicle, fuel, phone and laptop to support your work.

• Competitive salary package with salary sacrifice options.

• Opportunities to build your skills and grow professionally.

• Join a not-for-profit organisation with more than 50 years of experience supporting individuals and communities.

The Details

• Position: Full-time

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:06 pm

• Location: Collingwood Park, with regular travel throughout the community

• Work Environment: Approximately 80% community-based work, with office time spread throughout the week rather than allocated as a full office day

• Reports to: Training and Development Coordinator

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a proactive relationship builder who enjoys being out in the community, connecting people with opportunities and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!