Senior Student Recruitment and Success Officer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Indigenous student recruitment and retention strategies aligned with faculty and Wilin Centre priorities
• Plan and manage school, community, and arts sector outreach, including travel, visits, and on-campus engagement
• Support prospective students through enquiries, applications, auditions, and interviews
• Coordinate transition and success initiatives to foster belonging, wellbeing, and academic confidence for Indigenous students
• Track, evaluate, and report on recruitment activities, targets, and budgets

Requirements

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision)
• Experience in Indigenous services delivery, recruitment, community programs, education, or the arts
• Strong, trusted connections with diverse Indigenous communities
• Proven success in recruitment, outreach, or student engagement
• Effective communication skills across varied audiences and contexts
• Ability to obtain a valid Working with Children Check

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements and progressive leave provisions (including cultural and parental leave)
• Salary packaging and access to various discounted services
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning platforms
• Health and wellbeing programs and an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a leading institution dedicated to the transformative impact of education and research. The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify, recruit, and support Indigenous artists to refine their academic and artistic skills within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.