This is a Student Recruitment Assistant role with Victoria University based in Footscray, VIC, AU
== Victoria University ==
Role Seniority - junior
More about the Student Recruitment Assistant role at Victoria University
About the Student Recruitment Team:
The team plays a vital role in promoting Victoria University’s TAFE, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programs to prospective students and their key influencers. Through dynamic events, creative activations, and strong relationship-building with our extensive network of secondary schools, the team works to strengthen the University's brand and reputation across a broad audience.
About the Role:
The Student Recruitment Assistant helps with organising and running marketing, recruitment, and events at Victoria University.
You will support activities that reach different groups of future students, including:
- Secondary school students and important people in their lives, like career advisors and parents
- People who didn’t finish school, looking at VET or Undergraduate courses
- Students interested in Postgraduate study
You’ll work with the recruitment team to make sure events and activities run smoothly and help students learn about the courses and opportunities at Victoria University
This is a full time position at a HEP 4, $70,345 -$74,646 classification working 36.75 hours per week offered on a fixed term contract period until 27/10/26. Hybrid working arrangement is offered.
For a copy of the detailed position description please click here: Student Recruitment Assistant
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a proactive, organised team player who thrives in dynamic environments and genuinely enjoys engaging with people. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Sound communication skills, both written and verbal
- A strong customer service mindset and a qualified, people-focused approach
- A desire to learn and grow within the student recruitment space
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Experience in event coordination, administration, or customer service (highly regarded)
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- A current Working with Children Check (essential)
- Knowledge of the TAFE and Higher Education sectors (a bonus)
For more information about the role, please contact Jethro Pugh, Associate Director Student Recruitment, Jethro.pugh@vu.edu.au
Why Join VU?
Victoria University is a leader in applied learning and industry engagement, offering a blended learning model and real-world training environments. We are committed to providing exceptional education, industry engagement and student support.
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.
How to Apply:
To view the job advert and to submit your application please click on the Apply button.
Applications must submitted as a single document comprising:
- A cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience align with the role.
- Your current curriculum vitae/resume
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration
Applications will close Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 5pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:
VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud be an WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Our Committed to Inclusive Recruitment:
VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Victoria University team will be there to support your growth.
Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined
Key Responsibilities
- Organising and running events
- Supporting recruitment activities
- Engaging with diverse groups
Key Strengths
- ️ Sound communication skills
- Strong customer service mindset
- Organisational and time management skills
- Experience in event coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of the TAFE and Higher Education sectors
Why Victoria University is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
A Final Note: This is a role with Victoria University not with Hatch.
📌 Student Recruitment Assistant
🏢 Victoria University
📍 Footscray