Student Recruitment Ambassador at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Speaking, Presentation Delivery, Customer Service, Initiative, Professionalism, Reliability, Punctuality, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: The Engagement & Vocational Education Portfolio coordinate a number of student recruitment activities aimed at School Leaver and Non-school Leaver (on-campus and off-campus), recruitment events and campus tours. These recruitment activities require the Ambassadors to represent RMIT University by talking to our various audiences about their program of study, as well as general information about study options at RMIT and the student experience. Ambassadors will represent RMIT University through; Delivering presentations focused on the discipline areas at RMIT. Presentations run between 10– 30 minutes, on a particular discipline of study, and also include broader aspects of study and life at RMIT. Attending Recruitment events where they will talk to prospective students and other stakeholders about their discipline and their program of study. Campus tours – conduct a 30 – 45 minute tour of the campus focusing on key aspects of their area of study. Ambassadors may be required to travel to off campus locations in a timely manner. Current Australian drivers licence preferred Key Duties Learn and present lecture style presentations to prospective students on a specific area of expertise. Lead or contribute to question and answer sessions with various audiences Attend relevant training and professional development sessions. Represent RMIT in a positive manner to external parties. Organise transport to and from presentations. Willingness to work with student recruitment staff to develop specific presentations based around their experience and key communication messages. Represent RMIT at recruitment events, speaking with prospective students about their program of study Conduct campus tours of RMIT with a focus on their area of study. Position Description – RMIT Student Ambassadors Key Selection Criteria Successful candidates will: Have experience in public speaking, or an eagerness to develop such skills. Have an interest in, or experience working with people of all ages. Demonstrate initiative and work with minimal direction. Demonstrate professionalism including being reliable and punctual. • Currently studying at RMIT. To apply Please answer the following questions and submit them as your covering letter 1. Tell me about your course and what you like about it? 2. Tell me about a time you have made a presentation? How did it go and what were the challenges? 3. How would you change the content of your presentation for different audiences? What would you do to engage students? 4. Tell me a story about the best thing you have done at University so far? 5. Have you any experience working in customer service? 6. Scenario (initiative) – teacher asks you a question at the end of the session that you aren’t sure about. What do you do? Requirement RMIT Ambassadors must undergo a Victorian working with children check. Jobs on Campus role – open to current students, who will be enrolled at RMIT throughout 2026. Applications Close: 19 Apr 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Responsibilities

Ambassadors will represent RMIT University by talking to various audiences about their program of study, delivering presentations, attending recruitment events, and conducting campus tours focusing on their area of study. Key duties include learning and presenting lecture-style presentations, leading Q&A sessions, and organizing necessary transport.