Job Title:
International Student Recruitment Officer – LATAM
Reporting to:
Marketing Director/Marketing Manager
Location:
North Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type:
Full-Time
About The Company
Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) and Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education (SCEI-HE) have delivered nationally recognised vocational and tertiary qualifications across Australia since 2007 (SCEI-HE since 2018), to both local and international students. Since the organisation's inception, it has established itself as an education provider of repute. In line with our vision to serve the health, community and education sectors as a leading private provider, the colleges primarily deliver programs in Community Services, Early Childhood, Nursing, Aged Care and Pathology, with a value emphasis on producing job ready graduates. We are proud to announce that so far we have had more than 20,000 graduates most of whom have been placed into the careers of their choice as nurses, educators or community workers in hospitals, aged care facilities, community or childcare centres across Australia.
We are accredited with programs from Certificate III level, right up to Master's degrees with clear pathways for our students and a strong network into work placements. We deliver our programs from our campuses in Victoria and South Australia and soon plan to expand into Queensland. The success achieved so far is merely the foundation for future growth. Our outstanding team is paramount to the success of the organisation and looking for someone of matching calibre in talent and attitude.
Purpose of the Position
The International Student Recruitment Officer will play a key role in expanding SCEI and SCEI-HE's global presence by recruiting international students for our graduate and postgraduate programs. This role focuses on contacting, nurturing, and converting international leads into enrolled students, with a strong emphasis on attending education fairs and marketing events worldwide. The ideal candidate will be multilingual, passionate about VET and higher education, and adept at building relationships across cultures to drive enrolment growth.
What You'll Do
* Own the
end-to-end sales cycle
: enquiry → consultation → enrolment
* Convert inbound and outbound leads into
enrolments
* Qualify prospects based on academic fit, English level, visa pathways, and career goals
* Hit
weekly and monthly recruitment targets
across VET, Graduate & Postgraduate programs
* Represent SCEI & SCEI-HE at
international education fairs, expos, and roadshows
* Travel internationally (LATAM, Europe) and interstate for high-impact recruitment campaigns
* Build strong pipelines using CRM and data-driven follow-ups
* Work closely with marketing on lead-gen campaigns (TikTok, Instagram, Meta, events)
* Develop high-impact partnerships with education agents and schools to grow student pathways.
What You Bring
* 2+ years' experience
in sales, student recruitment, or international education
* Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese
* Proven ability to
close leads and meet revenue targets
* Strong consultative selling skills and confidence presenting to diverse audiences
* Comfortable working across time zones and fast-paced environments
* Willingness to travel frequently (passport ready )
* CRM savvy, highly organised, and commercially minded
* Creative thinker with a strong "can-do" attitude
Bonus Points If You Have
* Experience in private higher education or RTO environments
* Existing agent or education networks in LATAM or other priority markets
* Passion for global education and student success
What's In It for You
* Competitive salary + travel allowances
* A
high-impact role directly linked to revenue growth
* Global exposure and international travel
* Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team
* Career growth across SCEI & SCEI-HE campuses (Melbourne, Adelaide & Gold Coast)
Ready to own a market and drive real results?
Apply now and let's grow LATAM together.