Unimelb
Senior Student Recruitment and Success Officer at Unimelb · Southbank
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeSouthbank, Victoria, Australia$101k–$109k/yr
Job Description
Senior Student Recruitment and Success Officer
Location: Southbank
Role type:Full-time (1 FTE),Continuing
Faculty:The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Department/ School: The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
Salary:UoM 6$100,847–$109,163p.a. plus 17% super
Lead Indigenous student recruitment and success in arts and music, connecting communities with transformative study pathways.
JoinTheWilin Centre andshape future pathways,helpingmore Indigenous creatives thrive at university.
Investing inyou– 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will lead Indigenous student recruitment and success for Fine Arts and Music. You will build relationships with communities and schools, guiding students from first conversation to thriving on campus.
What you will deliver:
Design and implement Indigenous student recruitment and retention strategies aligned withfaculty and Wilin Centre priorities.
Plan and manage school,communityand arts sector outreach, including travel schedules,visitsand on-campus engagement activities.
Support prospective students through enquiries, applications,auditionsand interviews,providingclear guidance onUniversityprocesses and requirements.
Coordinate transition and success initiatives that foster belonging,wellbeingand academic confidence for Indigenous students.
Track, evaluate and report on recruitment activities,targetsand budgets to inform continuous improvement and strategic planning.
You may be a great fitifyou:
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under the relevant legislation and specialmeasureprovisions.
Haveexperience in Indigenous services delivery, recruitment, community programs,educationor the arts, or hold a relevant degree.
Bring strong, trusted connections with diverse Indigenous communities andhavemotivationto grow new partnerships across regions.
Demonstrate success in recruitment, outreach or student engagement, with confident communication across varied audiences and contexts.
For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team –The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and CulturalDeveopment
The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Developmentworks with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities toidentify, recruit and support potential and practicing Indigenous artists to study and refine their academic and artistic skills at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne.
Situated at the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, the Wilin Centre fosters innovation in the research, development, advocacy and presentation of Indigenous arts and cultural practice.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion atUniMelb.
We'recommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team atkorin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
Application essentials:
Visit"apply with us"to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contactSizhenWongatsizhen.wong@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process emailPetra Newton athr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or athr-careers@unimelb.edu.au(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applytoday andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.
Applications close:Sunday 24th May at11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-012972 Senior Student Recruitment and Success Officer_PD.docx
JR-012972 Senior Student Recruitment and Success Officer_PD.pdf