Admissions Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging

Incremental progression

Discount on UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Admissions Officer to join the high-performing Admissions team in Perth. The role processes domestic and international applications from review to offer and provides guidance to applicants and staff.

It is a full-time fixed-term 12-month contract, with base pay of AUD 86,540–AUD 95,220 plus 17% super. Candidate will evaluate qualifications, calculate GPAs and English proficiency, ensuring compliance and accuracy in high-volume processing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a complex administrative environment with strong numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong digital literacy across business systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process domestic and international undergraduate and postgraduate applications, from review to offer.
• Evaluate academic qualifications, calculate GPAs, assess English language proficiency, verify documentation.
• Provide high-quality advice and support to applicants, academic staff and key stakeholders, contributing to efficient admissions services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical reasoning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Join a high-performing Admissions team and help shape the educational journeys of future UWA students.
• Play a pivotal role in assessing applications and delivering an exceptional student experience from application through to offer.
• Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: Level 5, $86,540 – $95,220 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Success and Progression sits within UWA's Education Portfolio and plays a critical role in delivering a world-class student experience. The Directorate supports students across the entire lifecycle, from admission and enrolment through to graduation, partnering with academic and professional teams across the University to drive student success, retention and progression.

Within the Directorate, the Admissions team is responsible for attracting and admitting high-quality domestic and international students through efficient, student-focused admissions processes that support the University's strategic goals. Based in a collaborative and service-oriented environment, the team helps prospective students take their first step into higher education at UWA

About the opportunity

• Assess and process domestic and international undergraduate and postgraduate applications, from application review through to offer generation and issuance.
• Evaluate academic qualifications, calculate GPAs, assess English language proficiency, and verify the authenticity of supporting documentation.
• Provide high-quality advice and support to applicants, academic staff, and key stakeholders while contributing to the continuous delivery of efficient admissions services.

About you

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

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant prior to appointment.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 8 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.