Jobs and Careers

• Play a critical role to increase the number of Tasmanian and interstate students choosing to study at UTAS
• The role involves regular participation in afterhours events, travel throughout Tasmania and interstate, and time spent across all University campuses and locations
• Full time, ongoing role based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The Recruitment and Engagement team plays a critical role in leading the early stages of the student lifecycle, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of student enrolments across all major sectors. By connecting future students with the opportunities our University provides, the team directly supports institutional priorities and contributes to student success.

As part of this team, the Relationship Manager is instrumental in delivering the University’s domestic recruitment strategy, to increase the number of Tasmanian and interstate students choosing to study with us, through a broad range of engagement activities. The role involves regular participation in afterhours events, travel throughout Tasmania and interstate, and time spent across all University campuses and locations.

This position is suited to a passionate and talented individual who is eager to contribute to the University’s mission for Tasmania, and from Tasmania to the world. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the University’s future by helping achieve the strategic goals of the team and the broader institution.

What you’ll do:

• Build, maintain, and proactively strengthen working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including academic and administrative staff, partner agencies, Principals, TAFE representatives, career advisors and teachers, and supporting these stakeholders to guide their students’ transition to the University of Tasmania.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine data informed recruitment plans, including student support and advocacy activities, that guide prospective students toward enrolment and contribute to achieving application and enrolment targets.
• Play a lead role in staffing key internal and external University events (including the University’s annual Open Days, information evenings, career expos, enrolment days, etc.).
• Represent the University professionally at regional and interstate engagements, ensuring high quality delivery of recruitment activities on- and off-campus.
• Under the broad direction of the Manager, Future Students, and in alignment with university strategic priorities, support recruitment strategies for engaging prospective students in new and existing markets ensuring that individual targets for prospective students are met.­

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated success in student recruitment or business development, preferably within the Australian education sector.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, together with a demonstrated ability to work with competing demands, prioritise work tasks, and be flexible in responding to changing work priorities.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently influence outcomes at all levels of organisations, and liaise with people of various skills, experience and background to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and bringing individuals and teams together to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• The ability to prepare and present information, in varying formats, to people from a range of backgrounds and experience levels, including reporting for senior managers.
• Capacity to undertake extensive domestic travel. 

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Adam McDermott, Manager Future Students (Domestic), adam.mcdermott@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 3573.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502605 - Relationship Manager.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.