Admissions Officer

Uniglobalcareers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Admissions Officer to join a high-performing admissions team in Perth on a full-time 12-month fixed-term appointment. The role supports assessment and processing of domestic and international student applications across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, delivering a student-focused admissions experience.

Working within the Directorate of Student Success and Progression, you will handle high-volume processing, provide professional advice,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex administrative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide professional advice and respond to complex enquiries.
• Knowledge of domestic and international education systems and qualification frameworks.
• Strong digital literacy across business systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process domestic and international students undergraduate and postgraduate applications.
• Review applications through to offer generation and issuance.
• Evaluate academic qualifications and calculate GPAs.
• Assess English language proficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical reasoning

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Professional advice

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW The University of Western Australia is seeking an Admissions Officer to join a high-performing admissions team on a full-time fixed-term appointment for 12 months in Perth. This role supports the assessment and processing of domestic and international students applications across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while contributing to a student-focused experience within higher education. The position sits within the Directorate of Student Success and Progression in the Education Portfolio at uwa. The team supports students from admissions and enrolment through to graduation and works closely with academic and professional staff to deliver efficient education services.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and process domestic and international students undergraduate and postgraduate applications
• Review applications through to offer generation and issuance
• Evaluate academic qualifications and calculate GPAs
• Assess English language proficiency

Requirements

• Verify the authenticity of supporting documentation
• Provide advice and support to applicants, academic staff, and stakeholders
• Contribute to the delivery of efficient admissions services
• Maintain accuracy in high-volume processing environments
• Support student-focused admissions processes aligned with university goals

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Demonstrated experience in a complex administrative environment
• Strong attention to detail and highly developed numerical reasoning skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide professional advice and respond to complex enquiries
• Knowledge of domestic and international education systems and qualification frameworks
• Strong digital literacy across business systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to complete required declarations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence
• Current National Police Clearance required prior to appointment
• Relevant rights to work in Australia WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions professionals play an important role in helping international students and domestic applicants access higher education opportunities. This position contributes to a consistent and student-focused admissions process that supports education outcomes and student success at uwa. The role also supports the broader goals of international education by helping applicants navigate entry requirements and transition into university study with accurate and timely admissions services.