Student Recruitment Manager

Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!

Acknowledge Education is a leading Australian training provider with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. With 139 years of history, we offer courses across industries like health, business, hospitality, and construction. Educating over 6,000 students annually, we stay true to our mission of being a dynamic and innovative leader in education.

About the Role

As a Student Recruitment Manager at Acknowledge Education, you will play a key role in achieving international enrolment targets by building, managing, and monitoring a network of quality education agents both onshore and offshore, while also engaging directly with prospective students.

This is a hands-on, administrative-focused role with no direct reports. The position is centered on relationship management with global agent partners, supporting sales activity, and ensuring compliance across all recruitment processes.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping enrolment outcomes and enhancing the international student experience. This is a permanent, full-time position based on-site at our AE Campus in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement targeted international recruitment and engagement plans
• Identify growth opportunities across markets, agents, and partnerships
• Manage end-to-end sales performance and support agent success
• Provide reporting, insights and analysis to leadership on recruitment activity
• Represent AE at industry events and lead the promotion of AE programs globally
• Ensure compliance with visa, regulatory and immigration requirements
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align recruitment and admissions strategies
• Support forecasting, target setting, and ongoing performance tracking
• Contribute to AE’s internationalisation and global growth objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in the education industry, particularly in areas such as student services, agent coordination, and administrative support.
• A bachelor's or a master's degree in any field.
• A goal-oriented mindset with a passion for improving processes and staying organised and on top of tasks.
• The ability to work independently as a self-starter, with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on finding effective solutions.
• Resilience and perseverance in navigating rapidly changing internal and external environments.
• Excellent administration and project coordination skills.
• Strong understanding of international markets, student behaviour and trends.
• Knowledge of visa regulations and compliance for international students in Australia
• High-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• (Desirable) Multilingual skills and/or experience in offshore recruitment.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic and supportive work culture
• Competitive Remuneration
• Be part of a close-knit, multicultural team that values your contribution
• Make a difference in students’ lives from day one
• $1,500 professional development allowance

To Apply

If you’re ready to play a key role in creating a great campus experience, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

We value diversity and strive to attract candidates from all backgrounds, reflecting the richness of our student community. Identity-related questions are voluntary, and candidates may choose not to respond.