Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Careers & Industry (C&I) Divisional Marketing Team you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Working in our C&I Divisional Marketing Team means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you! 

Do you want to play a hands-on role in connecting school students with life-changing education opportunities?

The Schools Engagement Officer plays a key role in delivering national schools engagement activity that supports student recruitment and brand growth across ACAP University College and SAE University College.

Working as part of a nationally distributed marketing team, this role supports the coordination and execution of initiatives that connect with the secondary school sector - building awareness, consideration and lead generation among school leavers.

Reporting to the National Schools Channel Manager, the role works closely with campus teams, brand marketing, events and sales to ensure schools engagement activity is delivered consistently, professionally and at scale across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Schools Engagement Delivery

• Support the execution of national schools engagement initiatives aligned to recruitment and brand objectives.
• Assist in coordinating school presentations, campus visits, career advisor programs, expos and events.
• Work with campus teams to ensure consistent delivery aligned to national priorities and messaging.
• Support rollout of schools engagement toolkits, communications and resources.

National Logistics & Coordination

• Coordinate national logistics for schools engagement activity, including collateral distribution, mail-outs, engagement calendars and event support.
• Maintain systems, processes and workflows that support effective delivery across campuses.
• Support coordination of national programs and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and locations.

Lead Nurturing & Communications

• Support lead nurturing activity for school audiences in collaboration with Marketing and Sales teams.
• Assist with campaign coordination, communications and content distribution to school stakeholders.
• Ensure leads and engagement activity are captured accurately in CRM and marketing platforms.
• Support reporting on engagement and campaign performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal teams across campuses, marketing and sales.
• Support engagement with secondary schools, career advisors and education networks.
• Act as a coordination link between national strategy and campus execution.

Performance, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to reporting on schools engagement performance, including brand awareness, leads and enrolments.
• Monitor activity to identify trends, opportunities and areas for optimisation.
• Gather insights from events, campuses and school stakeholders to inform improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of schools marketing processes, resources and programs.

About You

• You are a highly organised and proactive coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• You enjoy bringing plans to life, working with stakeholders and ensuring initiatives run smoothly from concept to execution.

• You’re confident managing multiple priorities, comfortable engaging with schools and internal teams, and motivated by supporting pathways for young people into higher education.

• You work well independently and take ownership of your responsibilities, bringing a proactive and self-motivated approach to everything you do.

• You’re confident presenting to groups, facilitating sessions and representing your organisation professionally in external environments such as schools, events and community settings.

• With strong attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset, you enjoy contributing to initiatives that make a real impact nationally while working closely with teams across campuses and functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in marketing, communications, events, business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in marketing coordination, events, logistics or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Experience working within education, youth engagement or recruitment environments highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting campaigns, communications or lead-generation initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and marketing/CRM platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability.
• Confidence presenting to groups and representing the organisation in external environments.
• Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams and work autonomously when required.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally and nationally to support schools engagement activity.

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Fitness Passport access - providing affordable, flexible access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness centres to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the marketing efforts of some of Australia’s most respected education brands. You’ll be part of a dynamic and creative team that values collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to drive meaningful impact in the education sector. 

How to Apply
Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role maybe, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.