Posted:
1/18/2026, 9:25:21 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
People & HR
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Full-time
Fixed Term position until 30th October 2026
HEW8
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
We are seeking an experienced Student Recruitment Manager (School Leaver) to play a key leadership role in driving RMIT’s domestic secondary school leaver recruitment strategy across Vocational Education and Undergraduate programs.
You will lead the development and delivery of high-impact recruitment initiatives that build awareness, engagement and applications from prospective students. You will bring together market insights, stakeholder engagement and data-driven strategy to support RMIT’s growth priorities and deliver strong recruitment outcomes.
This role is responsible for managing high-value relationships with secondary schools, parents, community organisations and government partners, while working closely with teams across Experience, Marketing, Admissions and the University Colleges. You will also oversee school engagement activities, events and outreach programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for prospective students and key influencers.
About You
You are a confident people leader with strong experience in student recruitment or engagement within an education environment. You bring a deep understanding of the secondary and tertiary sectors and have a proven ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will also have:
Demonstrated experience leading and supporting staff in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
Experience using data and insights to inform planning and decision-making
High digital capability and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and tools
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Kate Tangas via email [email protected]
Position Description – Manager, Student Recruitment
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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Website: https://rmit.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education