PRIMARY DETAIL
Exciting casual work opportunities for existing MQ students to gain
professional work experience. Commence in late November 2024.
$43.39 per hour (HEW Level 2) + 25% casual loading + employer's
superannuation contribution.
Casual roles. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.
Opportunities for existing MQ students. Gain professional skills and
experience.
The Role
The Domestic Future Students team has exciting opportunities for current
Macquarie University students wanting to develop new skills, make connections
and promote the University to the next generation!
Being a Student Ambassador is a rewarding experience. You will play an
important role in promoting the University to a range of future students
through outreach activities and will undertake the following duties/tasks:
Talk to prospective students and their influencers about:
your experiences at Macquarie University including your course and extra-curricular activities.
your experience of making the transition to university.
Provide information to prospective students on courses, study options, and
pathways.
Capture prospective student details (leads) at student recruitment
events and activities.
Deliver professional presentations (in-person and online) to a range of
audiences and stakeholders (internal and external). Presentations are
prepared by the Domestic Student Recruitment team and provided to Student
Ambassadors.
Represent Macquarie University at careers markets and expos.
Conduct tours of the Macquarie University campus.
Provide event support for student recruitment activities on campus and
online.
Assist in online initiatives including social media campaigns.
Conduct telephone calling to prospective students or other stakeholders.
Handle boxes of approximately 10 kg in weight on a regular basis.
Undertake general administrative duties and office support work.
Drive University vehicles in a safe manner to various student recruitment
events (on and off campus).
To perform well in this role, you will need to be approachable, proactive,
adaptable, confident in presenting to a wide range of audiences and willing to
go the extra mile.
Perks of the role:
Attractive hourly wage.
Meeting and becoming friends with students from different degrees and
backgrounds.
Working with and learning from experienced colleagues.
Developing transferrable skills that are important in any career (e.g.
presenting, networking, customer service, working as part of a team)
Networking opportunities and developing professional work experience.
You must be available for Open Day on Saturday 16 August 2025 and training
days throughout 2025.
This position requires a Working with Children Check Clearance. You must
hold, or can obtain, a paid Working with Children Check, should an offer of
employment be made. For more information see:
https:// www. kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with- children/working-with-
children-check.
To Apply
A. To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your
resume and a separate cover letter that addresses how you meet the below
selection criteria (maximum 2 pages):
Current Macquarie University student with at least 1 year of study
remaining.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated
ability to communicate and present to a diverse audience group.
Passion for assisting others and providing high accurate information to
prospective students.
Integrity and dedication to high standards of personal conduct especially
when representing Macquarie University.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Availability for weekday, evening and weekend work as occasions arise.
Must hold a driver's license (full or provisional) with the ability to
drive to/in both city and regional areas. Please specify your license type
(P1, P2 or Full).
Desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Prior experience in a customer service role.
Involvement in a range of extra-curricular activities at University (e.g.
student groups, sport, Global Leadership Program, PACE, exchange, mentors
etc.
B. You will also need to submit a video to [email protected]:
Submit a 60-second video of yourself speaking about why you chose to study
at Macquarie University.
Role-specific Enquiries: Domestic Student Recruitment team via
[email protected].
General Enquiries: Orlagh Morgan, HR Administrator via
[email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST).
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ
Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To
apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
22/09/2024 11:59 PM
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