Undergraduate Recruitment Consultant

Macquarie University Hospital; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Onsite childcare facilities

Extensive training and development

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant (Schools) to lead school recruitment programs and events, building strong relationships with schools to drive domestic undergraduate applications. You will design initiatives for high school students and influencers while reporting to the Undergraduate Future Students team.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of the student journey, excellent planning skills, and the ability to use data to optimize engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education and the student journey.
• Sound planning skills and attention to detail.
• Relationship-focused professional with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Comfort using data to shape activities and measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and continuously improve a program of events for high school students and influencers.
• Build strong relationships with schools to boost participation in recruitment activities.
• Represent the university at student recruitment events and programs.
• Provide information to prospective undergraduates, parents and school staff about courses and admissions.
• Contribute to data analysis, reporting and presentations for senior management.
• Develop presentation decks and campus tour content for prospective students.

Skills

Relationship management

Event coordination

Data analysis

Public speaking

Higher education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Annual base salary from $114,992 - $124, 676 per annum (HEW Level 7) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde with hybrid working arrangements

About the role

Our Domestic Future Students team is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to implement school recruitment strategies and activities that contribute to the University’s commencing undergraduate enrolment goals. As a Recruitment Consultant (Schools) you will be building and maintaining relationships with schools to connect prospective students with the opportunities that a Macquarie University education can offer. Reporting to the Manager, Undergraduate Future Students (Schools), you will help design and deliver a program of events and initiatives for high school students and their influencers.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Manager, planning, delivering and continuously improving a program of events and initiatives for high school students, current school-leavers and their influencers, and providing support at student recruitment events.
• Building strong collaborative relationships with key schools to increase participation in recruitment activities and drive domestic undergraduate applications that contribute to enrolment goals.
• Representing the University and coordinating its contribution to student recruitment events, initiatives and programs.
• Providing information to prospective undergraduate students, parents and school staff on the University's courses, admissions and entry criteria.
• Contributing to data analysis, reporting and presentations that surface insights and opportunities for growth, including for senior management.
• Developing and maintaining presentation decks and campus tour content for prospective students and their influencers.
• Contributing to knowledge development of Student Ambassadors to support the delivery of recruitment and promotional activities.

About Us

The Future Students team coordinates the international and domestic recruitment strategy of the University and helps Faculties and other portfolios with their student recruitment activities, events, collaboration and engagement. Working across the institution, the team generates significant value for the University and helps maintain a well-established recruitment and partnership network. This role sits within the People and Operations portfolio, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, People and Operations.

About You

You are a relationship-focused professional who enjoys engaging with a wide range of people and thrives in a varied, event-based environment. You bring sound planning skills, an eye for detail and experience in higher education and the student journey. You are comfortable using data to shape activities and enjoy seeing the results of your work reflected in growing engagement.

***Please note: A Working with Children Check and criminal check is required for this role.

Work hours may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs.

Why join us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index.

Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
• Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.

At Macquarie University, our human equation for success is You to the Power of Us. It’s an invitation for you to bring your passion and purpose to a campus powered by human collaboration, and where the potential of every person multiplies our ability to achieve remarkable things.

Our values — Collective Ambition, Purposeful Collaboration, Bold Innovation, and Genuine Care — are at the heart of everything we do and by living our values, we unlock the true potential of You to the Power of Us. Our values guide how we work, lead and support one another. We know Macquarie is at its best when we live our values every day.

Fostering Belonging

Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework 2024-2028 and our Flexible Work approach support Macquarie’s vision by building a community where everyone truly feels safe and like they belong. We acknowledge the richness of each individual’s identity and the potential that brings. This diversity amplifies You to the Power of Us and creates an inclusive environment that leads to better outcomes for all. Through a nurturing and fair environment, we are a workplace that enables you to balance both your personal needs and professional goals.

What we offer?

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

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