Domestic student recruitment team
The Domestic Student Recruitment Team works directly with Careers Practitioners in schools, attends Career Group meetings, conducts presentations, organises school visits on campus, and attends events off-campus such as careers evenings, expos and seminars where they can meet and talk to students in person.
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Julie Baxter
Senior Manager, Domestic Student Recruitment
Julie is responsible for the management of the Domestic Student Recruitment team. She has a degree in Journalism and has undertaken a range of roles at Monash in Marketing, Communications, Admissions and Student Recruitment.
Contact: julie.baxter@monash.edu or 03 9903 4810 / 0417 592 027
Scott Knight
Manager, Domestic Postgraduate and Interstate
Scott manages Postgraduate and non-school leaver recruitment for the university and previously worked for Monash Art, Design and Architecture. Scott holds an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management and Marketing and has held previous roles in Student Recruitment and marketing across the tertiary education sector.
Contact: scott.knight@monash.edu or 03 9903 4762 / 0412 131 777
Lauren Strathie
Manager, Domestic Postgraduate and Pathways
Lauren manages Postgraduate and non-school leaver recruitment for the university. She completed a Bachelor of Communication at Monash and has worked in various roles in Student Recruitment.
Contact: lauren.strathie@monash.edu or 03 9903 4763 / 0408 460 681
Melissa Shinkfield
Manager, Programs and High Achieving Students
Melissa oversees the Monash Scholars program and programs for high-achieving secondary students. She also looks after schools in Western Australia. She is a Monash graduate with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce and has worked in various roles at Monash including Faculty Administration, recruitment, and outreach.
Contact: melissa.shinkfield@monash.edu or 03 9903 4282 / 0439 760 971
Ben Law
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Ben is our contact for students and careers teachers from NSW and NZ and also provides support for selected schools in Melbourne. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science and has worked in various roles across student recruitment, marketing and student engagement across Monash University.
Contact: ben.law@monash.edu or 03 9903 4720 / 0408 259 815
Megan Dunster
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Megan is the primary contact for students and teachers from Tasmania and Geelong as well as looking after selected schools in Melbourne. Megan comes from a healthcare background, holding a Bachelor of Nursing and has previous experience working as a Registered Nurse. She has joined us from Monash University’s Social Inclusion and Outreach team and previously supported the Monash Scholar's program.
Contact: megan.dunster@monash.edu or 03 9903 4755 / 0409 663 352
Jetta McFarlane
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Jetta supports the Monash Scholars program for high-achieving students, and is also the main contact for students and careers teachers from Queensland. She is a Monash graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Science and previously worked with Monash Abroad and the International Student Recruitment team before joining Domestic Recruitment.
Contact: jetta.mcfarlane@monash.edu or 03 9903 1404 / 0429 918 125
Tara Peck
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Tara has recently joined the team working 3 days a week and is a contact point for regional careers groups as well as representing Monash at school visits, expos and TIS events. Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and has a background in student recruitment and engagement roles.
Contact: tara.peck@monash.edu or 03 9903 4737
Anthony Harvey
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Anthony provides support for metropolitan and regional schools by representing Monash at school visits, majors expos and TIS events and is also the main contact for students and careers teachers from ACT. Anthony is also president of the Tertiary Information Service (TIS). Anthony has a background in Business Development and Marketing and joined the Monash domestic recruitment team after previous student engagement roles within the education sector.
Contact: anthony.harvey@monash.edu or 03 9903 2743 / 0437 731 697
Kavi Dias
Student Recruitment Coordinator (Domestic)
Kavi supports the Monash Scholars program for high-achieving students and is also the main contact for students from South Australia. Kavi has a degree in Business and joins the Monash recruitment team after previous marketing and engagement roles within the tertiary education sector.
Contact: Kavi.dias@monash.edu or 03 9903 1613 / 0408 171 317