OVERVIEW The Student Recruitment Officer role at Australian Pacific College focuses on growing international student enrolments through strong partner relationships and direct engagement with prospective students. Based primarily in Melbourne, this full-time position blends office-based collaboration with external meetings and events. The role suits internationally minded education professionals who enjoy relationship-building, sales-driven outcomes, and contributing to accessible, high-quality education. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Drive new course enrolments through established and emerging recruitment partner networks. – Proactively engage, support, and manage recruitment partners throughout the recruitment process. – Engage with prospective students across the full student lifecycle, from enquiry through enrolment and course completion. – Build and maintain strong B2C and B2B relationships to support recruitment outcomes. – Participate in in-office collaboration, external stakeholder meetings, and recruitment-related events. REQUIREMENTS – Minimum of 12 months’ experience in international student recruitment or a relevant sales role. – Proven ability to nurture time-sensitive leads through to enrolment and course completion. – Demonstrated experience building successful B2C and B2B relationships. – Ability to adapt communication approaches and education products to current market trends. – Strong digital literacy, including the ability to navigate and embrace modern AI tools and platforms. – Fluency in a second language, with Japanese, Korean, or Thai highly regarded. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student Recruitment Officers play a critical role in connecting learners from around the world with education opportunities that can shape their personal and professional futures. By supporting recruitment partners and guiding students through the decision-making process, this role directly contributes to institutional sustainability and global engagement. In a competitive international education market, effective recruitment professionals help ensure access, diversity, and long-term student success. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Use your cover letter to clearly link your recruitment or sales experience to international education outcomes, highlighting enrolment results or partnership growth where possible. – Demonstrate your understanding of the international student lifecycle and how you have supported students or clients through time-sensitive decisions. – Emphasise any experience working with agents, partners, or external stakeholders across different markets. – If you speak a second language, explain how you have used this skill professionally to build trust and improve recruitment outcomes. – Choose referees who can speak specifically about your relationship-building skills, reliability, and ability to convert leads into successful outcomes.