Ozford Institute of Higher Education – Melbourne VIC
Ozford Institute of Higher Education (OIHE) is an Australian higher education provider with campuses in Melbourne and Brisbane.
OIHE offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accounting, business, information technology, management, marketing and teacher education.
OIHE is committed to delivering high-quality, contemporary education and positive student experiences and outcomes through responsible recruitment and continuous improvement.
We value collaboration, initiative and a genuine commitment to supporting students to achieve their goals.
Our diverse and welcoming community brings together students, employees and partners from a wide range of backgrounds.
About the role
Ozford Institute of Higher Education (OIHE) is seeking a motivated, energetic and resourceful Student Recruitment Officer to help grow our student community.
Reporting to the Head of Department, you will drive direct student recruitment, manage prospective student enquiries, convert qualified leads into enrolments, develop productive relationships with education agents and partners, and contribute to recruitment targets.
You will work closely with the Admissions, Student Services and Academic teams to help provide prospective students with a professional and supportive experience - from their initial enquiry through to application and enrolment.
Key responsibilities
Recruit students from markets assigned by the Head of Department
Undertake direct recruitment activities to generate and nurture prospective student leads
Proactively follow up prospective students and qualified leads, converting enquiries into applications and enrolments
Manage prospective student enquiries received by email, telephone, online chat, social media and other channels
Provide students, parents and guardians with accurate and professional information about courses, entry requirements and the application process




Conduct online or in-person meetings with prospective students and parents when required
Build and maintain productive, long-term relationships with education agents, representatives and recruitment partners
Support digital marketing, social media and promotional activities
Represent Ozford at education fairs, information sessions and other promotional events in Australia and overseas, as required
Ensure recruitment, marketing and student advisory activities comply with Ozford policies, procedures and applicable Australian education and regulatory requirements
About you
A bachelor's degree or higher qualification
At least three years' experience in student recruitment, education marketing, sales or a comparable role
Experience working with students or in student recruitment
A demonstrated record of meeting recruitment, sales or business development targets
Strong enquiry management, relationship building and sales conversion skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities
Confidence using CRM or student management systems, digital platforms, social media and contemporary office software
A proactive, resourceful and results focused approach
A strong commitment to ethical recruitment, professional service and regulatory compliance
Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali, Filipino (Tagalog) or Mandarin will be highly regarded
Experience in Australian higher education or pathway program recruitment
Willingness and ability to travel within Australia and overseas for recruitment activities, as required
Knowledge of education agent management and student application processes
Skills in social media content creation, photography, videography or digital advertising
Salary plus performance-based bonus
Opportunities to participate in local and international recruitment activities
A professional, diverse and student-focused working workplace
Ozford welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Student Recruitment Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 OZFORD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
📍 Melbourne