Admissions Officer

• Continuing Position | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $84,599 - $93,366 p.a. + 17% Super.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

The role of Admissions Officer is responsible for the end-to-end admissions of high-quality commencing students for coursework programs, providing a personalised applicant experience while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting applicants at a pivotal stage and is part of a high-performing team.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage admissions including credit transfer assessment, assess applications, maintain accurate records, and improve processes—supporting a smooth applicant experience and the integrity of Flinders’ student systems.

You will enjoy the challenges and the satisfaction of a job well done, as you assess applications and compliance for future students from around the globe.

With a particular focus on contributing to high level client service delivery in the assessment of applications and issuance of offers, the Admissions Officer is accountable for:

• Ensuring the effective and efficient processing of domestic and international student applications on a day-to-day basis in accordance with organisational objectives across a range of courses and recruitment channels

• Working within Standard Operating Procedures relating to admissions policies, procedures and systems, whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of these to ensure a high-level of customer service is maintained at all times and within defined organisational timelines

• Providing specialist advice to the prospective students and recruitment teams to support successful recruitment outcomes. Supporting the development of new initiatives in the University which will assist in meeting recruitment targets and managing workload.

• Liaising with relevant stakeholders both internal and external in relation to applications, including academic qualification equivalence, credit transfer, limited intake courses and other arrangements

A more comprehensive list of responsibilities is available from the position description.

Please note: The position may require work outside of normal business hours, including attending recruitment events.  Restrictions on taking leave during peak work periods also apply

About You

• Demonstrated experience in administrative roles in large, complex organisations and strong organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines.

• High level of attention to detail and numerical reasoning, with confidence assessing qualifications and verifying supporting documentation.

• Sound knowledge of domestic and international education systems and qualification frameworks, or the ability to quickly build this expertise.

Your previous experience working with future students, including an understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in a cross-cultural working environment will be key to your success, as is your knowledge of University course structures, academic and student policies and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply University policies and procedures. 

A general understanding of the ESOS Act, Government visa policies, compliance and the National Code as they relate to the assessment and issuance of student offers is also required, with hands on experience in admissions & compliance an advantage.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have completed a degree qualification and/or have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training.

About the Student Life Division 

The Student Life division ensures the delivery of student-centred support across the student lifecycle that underpins the University’s broader strategic visions by delivering support services and functions that facilitate and enhance the academic mission of the institution.  The Student Life division provides support services and programs that contribute to the student experience and success, including in the areas of health, counselling, disability services, orientation and transition, student wellbeing, and Flinders University Student Association.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our four SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a resume, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, we encourage you to contact Natalia Hutton

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.