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 Charles Darwin University is seeking an International Admissions Officer to support prospective international students throughout the admissions process. This continuing full-time position is based at the Casuarina Campus or Sydney Campus and involves assessing applications and qualifications, issuing offers and Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs), and ensuring compliance with university and legislative requirements. The role focuses on delivering a responsive and positive admissions experience while maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Support prospective international students through the admissions journey
- Assess applications and qualifications for international applicants
- Issue offers and Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs)
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and University
Requirements
- Provide responsive service to students and education agents
- Maintain accurate admissions and student records
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver a seamless admissions experience
- Meet deadlines and achieve targets in a fast-paced administrative environment
Requirements
- Completion of a degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Demonstrated organisational, administrative, and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage tight and competing deadlines
- High level of attention to detail and research skills
- High level of computer competency with data maintenance and interrogation skills in Callista or a similar student database system
- Demonstrated customer service focus and awareness of cross-cultural differences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner and effective liaison skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced administrative environment while meeting deadlines and targets
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative environment of international education
- Experience in international education in Australia
- Commitment to the University’s values
- Satisfactory National Criminal History check
- Valid NT Working with Children clearance WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International admissions professionals play an important role in shaping the student experience from the first point of contact with a university. By ensuring accurate admissions processing, legislative compliance, and responsive communication, this role helps international students transition successfully into higher education in Australia. The position also supports the university’s broader goals of inclusion, global engagement, and student success.
Bonus: Application advice
- Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight experience in international admissions, student administration, or higher education services
- Provide examples of how you have managed competing deadlines and maintained accuracy in administrative work
- Emphasise experience working with student databases such as Callista or comparable systems
- Demonstrate your understanding of compliance requirements and the Australian international education environment
- Include examples of customer service and communication skills, especially when supporting culturally diverse students or stakeholders
- Review the full position description carefully and align your application with the listed selection criteria