Future Student Advisor - Schools

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Oceania, APAC, Australia

Future Student Advisor – Schools
Remote QLD: Cairns or Townsville | Permanent Full-Time 

Are you a confident relationship builder who enjoys getting out into the community, creating opportunities and turning conversations into meaningful outcomes? 


Torrens University Australia is looking for a motivated and results-driven Future Student Advisor – Schools to join our Student Recruitment team in North Queensland. 


This is a remote-based, field-focused sales role where you'll build strong relationships with schools, connect with future students and help them discover education pathways that align with their aspirations. 


You'll engage with career advisers, teachers, school leaders, students and families, generating quality leads and supporting prospective students through their journey from initial interest to enrolment.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-led sales, school visits, presentations, events and making a genuine difference in students' lives. 


What's the role? 
As a Future Student Advisor – Schools, you'll represent Torrens University Australia across schools, career expos, information sessions and student engagement activities throughout your assigned North Queensland territory. 


You'll focus on developing and strengthening school relationships, identifying recruitment opportunities, generating prospective student leads and contributing to enrolment outcomes across our course offerings. 


While based remotely in Cairns or Townsville, this is an active, outward-facing role that combines school engagement, relationship management, sales and student recruitment. 


You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory, build your pipeline and create meaningful connections that help students take their next step towards higher education. 


Key Points About This Role 

  • Build School Relationships: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with career advisers, teachers, school leaders and key contacts across your assigned territory. 
  • Drive Student Engagement: Represent Torrens University at school visits, career expos, information sessions and events, delivering engaging presentations about study pathways. 
  • Generate Leads & Enrolments: Identify opportunities, nurture prospective students and convert enquiries into applications and enrolments while working towards recruitment targets. 
  • Manage Your Sales Pipeline: Maintain accurate school, lead and student records in Salesforce, prioritise follow-ups and monitor recruitment activity to drive performance. 
  • Collaborate for Success: Work closely with admissions, enrolments, marketing and student recruitment teams to create a seamless student experience and support recruitment activities. 

To read more about the role, please click here. 


Who You Are 
You're a motivated, student-focused professional who enjoys connecting with people and achieving meaningful results. You combine a genuine interest in education with commercial awareness, strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

You’ll bring: 

  • Experience in sales, business development, student recruitment, account management or another target-driven role. 
  • Confidence building relationships with schools, stakeholders, students and families. 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences. 
  • A proactive approach to generating leads, following up opportunities and achieving conversion targets. 
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment. 
  • Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, alongside intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail when maintaining student records, managing applications and supporting admissions processes. 
  • Resilience, initiative and a genuine passion for helping students achieve their education goals. 

Higher Education or VET admissions experience is advantageous, and a relevant tertiary qualification is desirable. 


Why Join Us? 
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. 


As a Certified B Corporation, we're committed to transforming lives through education and helping students access opportunities that shape their future. 


As a Future Student Advisor team, you'll join a collaborative, purpose-led team with opportunities for professional development and career growth. 


We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds. 


What We Offer 

  • Study opportunities: Free study in eligible courses related to your role. 
  • Purpose-led culture: Be part of a B Corp certified university. 
  • Career growth: Access learning and internal development opportunities. 
  • Meaningful work: Help students take the next step towards their future. 

Hiring process 
We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. 


If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at sebastian.pabon@torrens.edu.au for confidential support. 


We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process. 


To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit . 


We'd love to hear from you. 


Job reference: R31350


To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on 20th November. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your application.  

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au

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