Recruitment Adviser supporting Swinburne University of Technology

Job Title: Recruitment Adviser – Supporting Swinburne University of Technology

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The Opportunity

At Acumen (part of the Sannam S4 Group), we are redefining what it means to partner with clients in higher education. We take ownership of our clients’ challenges and deliver practical, future-ready solutions crafted with passion, intelligence, and commitment.

Swinburne University of Technology

Key Deliverables

Grow Swinburne’s student recruitment, delivering activities within budget and on time

• Achieve annual recruitment targets set by Swinburne.
• Deploy all available tools and initiatives (e.g., scholarships, GS processes) to support conversion and enrolment.
• Ensure all activities are executed within the approved budget and timeline.

Manage and enhance relationships with key stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Swinburne representatives, education agents, schools, and partner institutions.
• Ensure regular communication and collaboration with the Swinburne International team to align recruitment goals and strategies.
• Represent Swinburne at relevant fairs, events, and meetings.

Support conversion and applicant management

• Provide guidance and counselling to prospective students on Swinburne’s programs, entry requirements, and application procedures.
• Follow up with leads and applicants to ensure timely conversion from enquiry to enrolment.
• Work closely with agents to support application submissions and resolve student queries efficiently.

Market intelligence and reporting

• Track and report on market trends, competitor activities, and student preferences.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to Swinburne and Acumen management on recruitment activities and outcomes.
• Recommend new initiatives or approaches to improve recruitment performance in the region.

Compliance and brand representation

• Ensure that all promotional and recruitment activities adhere to Swinburne’s brand, messaging, and compliance standards.
• Maintain a professional and ethical approach in all student and stakeholder interactions.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• 3 - 6 years of experience in international student recruitment, preferably for Australian universities.
• Strong understanding of the Indian higher education landscape and student mobility trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically for recruitment and outreach activities.

About Acumen

Acumen (part of the Sannam S4 Group) partners with leading global universities to support their internationalisation objectives through in-country representation, market research, and strategic engagement. With offices across key global markets, we enable our clients to make informed, confident decisions in new and existing markets.