Undergraduate Recruitment Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional发展

Job summary

Macquarie University seeks a Recruitment Consultant (Schools) to implement school recruitment strategies and connect prospective students with Macquarie’s opportunities. You will build school relationships, plan events, and support undergraduate enrolment goals.

You will collaborate with managers to deliver programs for high school students and influencers, provide information on courses and admissions, and contribute to data-driven insights for growth. A Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or equivalent extensive experience in business, marketing or related discipline.
• Understanding of the secondary and higher education sector and the end-to-end prospective undergraduate student journey.
• Knowledge of project management principles and sales strategies, with experience developing and delivering strategies, campaigns and initiatives that meet goals.
• Experience coordinating events and activities and guiding staff, along with managing multiple projects to objectives and timelines.
• Experience collating and analysing data to inform strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A record of building and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to engage and inform.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, with strong attention to detail and time management, and the ability to present to a wide range of audiences.

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.

Skills

Relationship building

Event coordination

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in business/marketing or related discipline

Job description

Macquarie University Macquarie University is a top-performing modern university situated in Sydney Australia. With its consistency in excellence and eminence over the years, Macquarie has become a five-star university. Essentially,...

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• Degree and/or equivalent extensive experience in business, marketing or related discipline.
• Understanding of the secondary and higher education sector and the end-to-end prospective undergraduate student journey.
• Knowledge of project management principles and sales strategies, with experience developing and delivering strategies, campaigns and initiatives that meet goals.
• Experience coordinating events and activities and guiding staff, along with managing multiple projects to objectives and timelines.
• Experience collating and analysing data to inform strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A record of building and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to engage and inform.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, with strong attention to detail and time management, and the ability to present to a wide range of audiences.

***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.

Applications Close: 11.59pm, Monday, 21 September 2026

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Jenny Rickard, Manager, Undergraduate Future Students (Schools) at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications prior to the closing date, including closing the advertisement earlier than advertised.

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.

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Applications Close: 10/09/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. 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. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework .

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.