Future Student Officer

Fixed term (12 months), full-time opportunity
- Located at our Coffs Harbour campus
- Make a positive impact in the world and in the lives of those we serve

**About us**:
Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our game changing new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

**About the opportunity**:
Southern Cross University’s Office of Engagement is seeking a Future Students Officer to promote the University and drive the success of domestic student recruitment. The Future Students Officer will build active and meaningful relationships with schools, colleges and RTOs across the region to enhance conversion rates. Your core responsibilities will include:

- Drive the recruitment of students to undertake study at Southern Cross, with a focus on the allocated specialisation(s).
- Effectively promote the University and its Faculties/Colleges to build the University’s reputational profile and increase awareness of brand, student options and successes.
- Collaborate with the broader Office of Engagement, working closely with Future Students Manager and Marketing Managers on the delivery of promotion material and campaigns.

**About you**:

- A degree in business, marketing or a relevant discipline, and experience in a sales related role, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated success utilising data to inform decision making and sales strategies, evidenced by high conversion rates.
- Proven ability to effectively engage stakeholders to promote an organisation and build a brand image.
- Strong computing skills and experience using customer relationship tools, including reporting and communication management.
- The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role._

**Salary and benefits**:
Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

- Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
- Located at Coffs Harbour
- HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $85,037 - $93,316 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $109,179 per annum.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

**Application requirements**

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

**Further information**: Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Suzanne Geraghty, Manager, Future Students

Phone: 0402 318 501

**Closing Date: 9:00 am AEDT, Tuesday 22 November**
- Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aims to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged by those that bring diversity to the University. _

**Together, we are **Transforming** Tomorrow.**:
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