Campus Recruiter (12-month contract)

At Optiver, our people are the core of our success - and that includes the next generation of talent. Campus hires bring fresh energy, sharp curiosity, and new perspectives that help push us forward. Our Campus Recruitment team plays a vital role in finding and engaging these unique minds, ensuring they thrive within our high-performance environment. 

Were looking for a Campus Recruiter on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our collaborative and high-achieving team. In this role, youll help identify and attract Australia and New Zealands brightest students for our intern, graduate, and early career opportunities. From shaping attraction strategies to delivering exceptional candidate experiences, your work will have a direct impact on our future success. 

What youll do 

As a Campus Recruiter, youll work alongside a passionate team of specialists, focusing on key areas that contribute to the teams goals. Responsibilities include: 

• Supporting the full lifecycle of campus recruitment: from event planning to candidate selection. 
• Coordinating assessments, mapping interview processes, and managing logistics to ensure a seamless candidate journey. 
• Partnering with key stakeholders across the business to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. 
• Helping drive our campus attraction strategy - bringing your ideas, creativity and perspective to the table. 
• Building strong relationships with universities and student societies across Australia and New Zealand. 
• Developing a deep understanding of behavioural competencies and applying them during high-volume assessment periods. 
• Continuously improving operational processes and identifying new opportunities to attract exceptional talent. 

Who you are 

• A passionate early-career recruiter (agency or in-house), or someone keen to break into campus recruitment. 
• An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. 
• Highly organised with exceptional coordination and attention to detail. 
• A team player who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative environment. 
• Curious, solutions-focused and excited by the opportunity to improve and innovate.
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives with measurable impact. 
• Eager to learn, grow, and help shape the future of Early Careers at Optiver. 

What youll get 

Youll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where youll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, youll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.  

In return for your expertise, youll receive a range of benefits, including: 

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista. 
• Gym membership, plus weekly chair massages and a host of other wellness perks.
• Continuous learning, development and upskilling opportunities.
• A fun, fast-paced team that loves what they do. 

How to apply 

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Campus Recruiter (12 month contract). If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment team via

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