Position Number: 0065350
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive student success and streamline admissions processes
- Apply now to play a crucial role in supporting prospective students' journey to world-class education
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As an Admissions Officer at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the student body of a world-class institution. You'll have the opportunity to assess applications, provide expert advice to prospective students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of admissions processes. Your role will directly impact the lives of future students, ensuring they have a smooth transition into their academic journey.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assess Applications: Process and evaluate a variety of student applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to University entry requirements.
- Provide Expert Advice: Respond to queries from applicants and agents, offering accurate information on admissions procedures and application progress.
- Manage Student Records: Update and maintain the University's student database, process advanced standing applications, and apply credits to study plans.
- Drive Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and documentation of new processes, actively participating in service enhancement initiatives.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a detail-oriented professional with excellent administrative skills, a commitment to outstanding customer service, and a passion for contributing to the educational journey of students in higher education.
You may also:
- Have a relevant degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Demonstrate high-level administration skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Possess excellent computer skills, particularly in databases and Microsoft applications.
- Embody the COO Portfolio values of service excellence and collaborative working relationships.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
