- Based at our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
About the role
The Senior Officer, Admissions supports the University’s admission and RPL processes including the assessment of course applications and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This position, supports customer enquiries, providing accurate and timely information and other related administrative tasks contributing to the overall admissions processes of Deakin.
Attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of potential students and stakeholders is critical for this role.
As a Senior Officer, Admissions, you will:
- Investigate and probe for the facts and identify relevant course entry options and select the most appropriate from the range of requirements or alternatives
- Assess course and RPL applications against relevant entry requirements as determined with key stakeholders and complying with university policies and procedures
- Provide accurate advice to prospective students on the course and RPL applications process and practice.
- Build rapport with people outside of immediate team in ways that are respectful and inclusive of others
- Prioritise work and critical activities, evaluate progress, recognise barriers to achieving outcomes and find effective ways to deal with them.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Knowledge of course, admissions and RPL practice and process in an education environment
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lee Reid, Team leader Admissions on lee.reid@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Senior Officer Admissions 563862.pdf
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday the 18th of September
This opportunity is open to all current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin staff members only.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
