Multiple casual roles available to support Macquarie University’s upcoming Open Day and future key student recruitment events.
The Domestic Future Students team is seeking Macquarie University students who want to participate and support large scale, vibrant and fast-paced recruitment events, such as Open Day and more.
* *Please be advised that only current students of Macquarie University are eligible to apply**
About the Role:
This casual role will provide assistance in areas such logistics, administration and customer service. Reporting to the Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment Engagement, you will:
Assist with the set up/pack down of events and associated logistics and delivery.
Provide general information about the events and assistance to potential students, parents, and other stakeholders at recruitment events.
Provide directions to event attendees to get around campus and the shuttle bus, assist the flow of entry/exit to or at event venues.
Assist with general event administration, such as data collection at the events for student experience activities, checking in and registering potential students/parents to program activities, campus tours and information sessions.
Assist with staff catering, e.g. stocking food and beverages in staff kitchenette areas and receiving staff lunch deliveries.
Assist with printing, laminating, labelling, stocktaking, merchandising, and packing as required
Selection Criteria - Essential:
Must be available to work an all-day shift on Open Day - Saturday, 15 August, 2026.
Must be available to attend in-person training on Wednesday 5th August 2026 - exact timing of training is yet to be confirmed but it will be in the morning to lunch time timeslot (in-person attendance required).
Great interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders such as potential students, parents and stakeholders.
Professional and high standards of personal conduct to represent Macquarie University.
Technologically savvy, timely responses to email and text messages.
Adaptable to change and open to guidance and feedback.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Able to undertake light to moderate physical tasks including handling boxes of approximately 10 kg weight on a regular basis.
Able to be on your feet and standing for 5 plus hours.
Eligibility
**Please be advised that only current students of Macquarie University are eligible to apply**
A current certificate/diploma/undergraduate/postgraduate student at Macquarie University.
Please provide your student number and student ID in your eligibility criteria.
Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check.
Desirable:
Experience with a range of extra-curricular activities at university (e.g., student groups, sport, PAL, PACE, Student mentoring or tutoring)
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To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that addresses how you meet the eligibility and selection criteria listed above (maximum 2 pages):
Role-specific Enquiries: Recruitment Support Officer via DomesticSARecruitment@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 14 June 2026 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:
15/06/2026 11:59 PM
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