Future Student Advisor
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jun 18, 2026
Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027
- Remuneration: Level 5 from $88k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Working Arrangements)
Why your role matters
Join UNSW's Marketing and Digital Experience Team and help connect prospective students with one of Australia's leading universities. As a Future Student Advisor, you will provide accurate and timely advice on admissions, degrees and study options through phone, email, web chat, online enquiries and outbound calling campaigns.
Using CRM systems to manage and record interactions, you will interpret complex admissions policies and respond to a wide range of enquiries while delivering exceptional customer service and meeting team performance targets. Reporting to the Future Student Recruitment Enquiry Team Lead, you will play a key role in supporting future students throughout their decision-making journey and contributing to UNSW's student recruitment success.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Participate fully within the Future Student Enquiries Team contributing to creating a respected and customer-focused service environment.
- Provide pre- and post-application support to prospective students to progress them through the UNSW student recruitment cycle.
- Understand the University’s business, drivers, and processes, as well as culture, and how each Department/Faculty interacts effectively on an organisational level.
- Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive information to prospective students and stakeholders via all inbound channels and events.
About You:
- A relevant degree with extensive experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven ability to work in a high volume, process driven environment with variable workflow patterns and to fixed deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience in the tertiary education sector with experience in key source markets is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and productively as an effective team member to ensure deadlines are met.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases (e.g. CRM).
Please note: this role requires on-site work during December and January, including availability over the Christmas and New Year period.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Information on the relevant preemployment checks can be found in the Position Description.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Thursday 2nd July 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: [email protected] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027
- Remuneration: Level 5 from $88k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Working Arrangements)
Why your role matters
Join UNSW's Marketing and Digital Experience Team and help connect prospective students with one of Australia's leading universities. As a Future Student Advisor, you will provide accurate and timely advice on admissions, degrees and study options through phone, email, web chat, online enquiries and outbound calling campaigns.
Using CRM systems to manage and record interactions, you will interpret complex admissions policies and respond to a wide range of enquiries while delivering exceptional customer service and meeting team performance targets. Reporting to the Future Student Recruitment Enquiry Team Lead, you will play a key role in supporting future students throughout their decision-making journey and contributing to UNSW's student recruitment success.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Participate fully within the Future Student Enquiries Team contributing to creating a respected and customer-focused service environment.
- Provide pre- and post-application support to prospective students to progress them through the UNSW student recruitment cycle.
- Understand the University’s business, drivers, and processes, as well as culture, and how each Department/Faculty interacts effectively on an organisational level.
- Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive information to prospective students and stakeholders via all inbound channels and events.
About You:
- A relevant degree with extensive experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven ability to work in a high volume, process driven environment with variable workflow patterns and to fixed deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience in the tertiary education sector with experience in key source markets is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and productively as an effective team member to ensure deadlines are met.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases (e.g. CRM).
Please note: this role requires on-site work during December and January, including availability over the Christmas and New Year period.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Information on the relevant preemployment checks can be found in the Position Description.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Thursday 2nd July 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: [email protected] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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