OVERVIEW The Student Recruitment Officer (Science) at the University of Melbourne is a fixed-term, full-time role focused on attracting and converting high-potential students into science programs. Based in Parkville, this position blends domestic, international, and digital engagement, working closely with Future Students and Faculty partners. The role plays a visible, front-facing part in representing the Faculty of Science to prospective students in Australia and overseas. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support the Recruitment Manager to implement, monitor and refine Science recruitment and admissions plans against KPIs. – Plan and deliver targeted recruitment campaigns, events and outreach activities, both onshore and offshore, to drive quality applications. – Provide timely, discipline-specific advice and high-quality service to prospective students, families, agents and partners. – Represent the University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Science at schools, recruitment fairs and online engagement activities in Australia and internationally. – Analyse enquiry and recruitment trends, share insights with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and systems. – Collaborate with colleagues, agents and academic staff to support the growth of diverse, high-quality domestic and international student cohorts. REQUIREMENTS – Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with experience in recruitment, marketing or student services. – Demonstrated proactive student recruitment experience within tertiary education or another large, complex service organisation. – Experience coordinating recruitment events and outreach activities, including planning, logistics, stakeholder liaison and post-event follow-up. – Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service in fast-paced, front-line environments with competing deadlines and priorities. – Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders such as prospective students, families, agents and academic staff. – Confidence in using CRM or student systems, and willingness to adopt new technologies to support recruitment, reporting and follow-up. – Current valid work rights for Australia, noting that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. – Willingness to obtain and hold a valid Working with Children Check. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student recruitment is critical to sustaining the academic quality, diversity and global reputation of the University of Melbourne. This role directly influences who enters science programs by shaping first impressions, guiding informed decision-making, and supporting equitable access to higher education. By combining data-informed planning with personalised engagement, the position helps ensure future cohorts are both high-quality and diverse. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience in student recruitment, marketing, or student-facing services, using concrete examples aligned with science or STEM disciplines where possible. – Highlight your ability to manage multiple recruitment activities at once, such as campaigns, events and stakeholder relationships, while meeting deadlines. – Emphasise experience working with international markets, agents or offshore engagement, as well as digital or online recruitment channels. – In your cover letter, show how you deliver high-quality customer service and personalised advice to prospective students and families. – Reference your familiarity with CRM systems or student databases, and your openness to learning new recruitment technologies. – Ensure your application addresses eligibility requirements, including Australian work rights and readiness to complete a