Locations: 1 x Adelaide; 1 x Perth
Closing: 18 Feb 2026
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The Student Recruitment Manager will:
Grow direct-to-student recruitment channels
Lead direct-to-student recruitment activities, events, and conversion strategies
Collaborate across Marketing, Admissions, Conversion and Academic teams
26 days' annual leave including one for your birthday
One of Australia's highest-quality and most trusted institutes of higher education
Two permanent full-time positions, one located in Adelaide and one in Perth
Role
The Student Recruitment Manager is responsible for promoting the Kaplan Business School (KBS) brand and driving student enrolments through proactive recruitment activities across an allocated portfolio.
This newly created role has a strong focus on growing direct-to-student recruitment initiatives, working alongside established recruitment channels to support the achievement of enrolment targets. The role will also build and maintain strong relationships with education and industry stakeholders to support student recruitment and retention outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the KBS Student Recruitment team, Marketing, Admissions, Conversion and Academic teams, this role will contribute to the development and delivery of ambitious sales, marketing and recruitment strategies for Kaplan Business School.
Key Responsibilities
Drive direct-to-student recruitment outcomes to achieve agreed enrolment targets across the allocated portfolio.
Develop and implement recruitment plans in collaboration with the Student Recruitment team for allocated campus locations.
Build and promote the Kaplan Business School profile within the onshore market, with a focus on direct recruitment.
Counsel prospective students on KBS courses and study pathways, providing accurate and relevant advice.
Manage the conversion of student leads through to deposit paid, responding to enquiries within agreed timeframes.
Facilitate and participate in recruitment activities including interviews, seminars, open days, roadshows, and events.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in student recruitment within the Australian onshore international education market; such as agency experience or with an Australian provider.
Sound understanding of Australia's further and higher education sector and the international student experience.
Proven ability to achieve recruitment targets in a results-driven environment.
Company Description
Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a globally recognized leader in education, offering a supportive learning environment that fosters job-ready graduates. Bringing together students from over 90 nationalities, KBS promotes cultural awareness, social connections, and diversity, while small class sizes enable personalized attention from expert lecturers. With campuses across Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, KBS provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business, accounting, IT, marketing, management, and more. The institution is committed to helping students confidently define their path to success.