Student Recruitment
Global Student Recruitment and Mobility
Reference no. 900/0518F

• Be a part of recruiting our most talented Undergraduate students
• Located at Darlington Campus
• Full-time, fixed term 6 month appointment with a $65K base salary (pro-rata) and generous super benefits

About the opportunity 

The primary function of the General Recruitment Assistant (Undergraduate) position is to provide student recruitment support for undergraduate recruitment activities including initiatives and programs for the promotion of the range of alternative pathways offered by the University.  The incumbent will promote the University of Sydney as the preferred destination for Indigenous students considering tertiary study.

The position of the General Recruitment Assistant (Undergraduate) sits within the Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team and is responsible for providing general assistance and support in all activities relating to student recruitment including the recruitment of high-achieving students through the University of Sydney’s Alternative Pathways schemes and implementation of outreach activities in support of the Indigenous student recruitment.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a General Recruitment Assistant (Undergraduate) who possesses:

• a current Driver’s License
• diploma qualification in a related field and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• good interpersonal and relationship management skills with intercultural awareness
• demonstrated administrative experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• the ability to develop knowledge and understanding of complex information such as the NSW NSC and tertiary admissions process and the University’s range of courses admissions criteria
• high level oral and written communications skills
• strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• a high level of computer skills and excellent customer service ethic

About us

The University of Sydney’s Strategic Plan 2016-2020 commits the University to completing the Student Lifecycle Management program to create a seamless student experience of the University’s administration from first enquiry to alumni engagement. This includes the imperative of recruiting the most talented students; from diversity of backgrounds; through a variety of channels and means into a broad as set of destination faculties and schools as possible.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff that support over 61,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Other:

This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing Date: 11:30pm Tuesday 5^th June 2018

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.