Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications, Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level 7, $99,285 - $108,534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

As our Senior Engagement Coordinator for School Leavers, you’ll shape the future of student recruitment for the Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions. In this role, you’ll develop and manage a range of recruitment, marketing, and conversion initiatives aimed at engaging prospective school leavers and those who influence their decisions. Drawing on your insights into this unique market, you’ll craft compelling strategies, campaigns, and materials to attract and inspire future students to start their journey with us.

For more information, please visit us online Marketing and Communications

You will

• lead the way in positioning UniSC as the university of choice for school leavers and their influencers through a vibrant program of engagement activities;
• offer expert advice on admissions, campaign strategies, marketing, and new initiatives to make our programs stand out; and
• support and guide a passionate team of Regional Engagement Coordinators, providing first-point assistance for escalations within the School Leaver’s Program and Student Ambassadors.

About you

You’re a strategic and inspiring leader with a commitment to showcasing UniSC as the top choice for future students. By connecting with school leavers and creating memorable engagement experiences, you’ll ensure our university stands out. You excel at analysing data and insights to prioritise activities, allocate resources effectively, and keep our programs fresh and impactful. Your expertise in advising senior leaders and collaborating on key initiatives will strengthen our recruitment efforts, while your dedication to building relationships with schools will leave a lasting impression on prospective students.

You will possess:

• Extensive experience in leading student recruitment, marketing, or career counselling strategies that engage and inspire.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and mediation skills to build and maintain impactful relationships.
• Confident public speaker with excellent written communication skills.
• Skilled in organisation and project/event management, with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment in engaging confidently and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, including senior administrators and academics.
• Proven ability to make strategic, data-driven decisions based on market insights.

Desirable:

• Experience in engaging and communicating with young adults or school groups.
• Established connections with Career Advisors and Guidance Officers in the Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  23289 Senior Engagement Coordinator School Leavers.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 1 December 2024

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sebastion Marx – Manager, Future Students
Marketing and Communications
Telephone: 07 5456 3182
Email: smarx@usc.edu.au  

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.