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• Employment Type: Full Time 

• Duration: Fixed Term until March 2027 

• Remuneration: Broadband 6/7, from $103,866 to $123,303 (depending on experience) + 17% super 

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid) 

About UNSW 

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. 

Why Your Role Matters 

The Faculty Recruitment Officer is responsible for supporting the management of faculty product portfolios and achieving program-level recruitment targets. This position requires expertise in faculty product marketing to optimise program positioning, enhance product recruitment knowledge, and execute targeted recruitment activities driven by both central teams and individual faculties.  

This role is crucial in supporting and meeting future student load planning targets by coordinating and implementing key recruitment and marketing activities for the faculty. The successful person will represent the faculty in a variety of student recruitment contexts, both domestically and internationally, as required. Additionally, they will maintain a key supportive function in connecting the Faculty and future student recruitment teams, ensuring that faculty needs are addressed while collaborating with Central recruitment teams and the Marketing Strategy and Content Team to achieve superior outcomes for the UNSW community. 

The Faculty Recruitment Officer reports to the Senior Recruitment Product Manager and has no direct reports. This is a fixed term contract until March 2027. 

Main responsibilities summary 

Accountabilities as a Level 6: 

• Deliver all faculty program recruitment activity to meet future student enrolment KPIs 

• Drive achievement of faculty recruitment numbers for UG/PGCW at a program level for local and international markets 

• Work collaboratively with heads of Schools/Programs to strengthen program positioning 

• Support successful new faculty program launches, drive improved depth of faculty product knowledge and quality of training materials to support all recruitment activity 

• Coordinate delivery of all faculty product training materials and events  

• Represent the faculty at student recruitment events, expos, school and agent locally (mostly within NSW) 

• Represent the faculty during peak recruitment periods, providing support to the enquiry centre via faculty specific outbound calling and conversion activity as required. 

• Provide faculty and program level input requirements to shape central and bespoke marketing content and campaigns, collateral, presentations and other future student communication touchpoints. 

Accountabilities as a Level 7 (in addition to the above): 

• Work collaboratively with faculty stakeholders to develop new programs; develop and deliver complex recruitment strategies to ensure growth 

• Monitor and report on recruitment numbers, providing strategic advice and implementing corrective actions as needed 

• Represent the faculty in marketing meetings and contribute to recruitment initiatives, including training programs and event design 

You can refer to the job description for additional details. 

Who You Are 

We are looking for someone who understands and is aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, who loves presenting and engaging with an audience and who also comes equipped with: 

• A sales/marketing background, ideally in the higher education sector and student recruitment 

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and achievement orientation in a KPI driven sales/marketing context. An ability to set targets, plan work with competing priorities and review return on investment 

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic outcomes with pragmatic short-term requirements to deliver successful outcomes with momentum 

• Excellent collaboration skills, relationship management skills, with a demonstrated track record of fostering and maintaining strong and successful internal and external networks 

• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with proven attention to accuracy and detail 

• Higher Education experience across local and international markets is highly desirable 

• A valid NSW Working with Children Check  

The role operates Monday to Friday, business hours; there will be occasional work in some evenings (events or work trips) and weekends (Open Days). Flexible working arrangements are available (generally 3 days in the office, 2 days home). 

This role is not available for sponsorship candidates needs to have full working rights for the duration of the contract.  

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include:  

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  

• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating how your experience and achievements align with the requirements of this role. 

The shortlisting process won’t start before the job ad closes, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us until then.  

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW. 

Applications close:  10 November 11.55PM

Get in Touch: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au  

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.