Future Student Engagement Coordinator

Reference Number: 1480096
University study pathways can unlock a world of exciting career and life opportunities. Perhaps you’ve experienced this firsthand through your own university journey? If you’re passionate about building and nurturing meaningful relationships with key WA High School and TAFE/VET stakeholders, and inspiring students to discover the benefits and rewards of pursuing a degree at Curtin, then this role might be your perfect fit!

About the Role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Future Student Engagement Coordinator to join our team on a full-time continuing

As part of the University’s Future Student Engagement team, this role leverages your exceptional skills in student and stakeholder engagement, along with your passion for education and guiding prospective students toward their future pathways. Your efforts will play a key role in supporting the strategic goal of expanding our domestic student market pipelines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily engagement with high school students, parents and/or teachers on campus or at schools, helping to settle any fears from students on their ability to get into university, and influencing successful applications.
• Giving presentations to large groups of students on Curtin’s courses, faculties, alternative study pathways, early offer options, student wellbeing and support on campus, student accommodation options, student community groups, and how to maximise their chance of getting accepted by setting their preferences in TISC. Being a confident public speaker is essential!
• Attending university expos and major recruitment events such as Open Day, and webinars.
• Providing tailored 1:1 advice to students as required

The role will have you out on the road, meeting and connecting with people, as you build meaningful working relationships that ensure the best possible future student experience. The role will occasionally take you to regional and rural areas such as the Great Southern, South-West, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and other gold-belt towns, so having the willingness and ability to travel for work when required is essential, noting that modes of transportation will be provided by the university.

This position offers a unique opportunity to actively engage with students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that education is accessible to all. If you have a passion for working with equity groups, we invite you to join us in making a difference.

Who we are looking for:
You’ll be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to retain large amounts of information around courses and admission criteria. Ideally, you might also have previous work experience and proven established relationships within the WA High School or VET landscape, noting this is not essential.

Role Requirements:
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Thursday, 12th of March 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.