International Admissions Officer

Swinburne University of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is seeking an Admissions Officer (International) to support the admissions function for international applicants at the Hawthorn campus. This full-time fixed-term position runs until 30 September 2027.

You will work with the Admissions Team Leader and International Recruitment staff to manage applications from entry to offers and enrolments, with a focus on maximising enrolment outcomes and delivering high-quality service to prospective students.

Qualifications

• Experience with international admissions processes and entry/selection requirements.
• Ability to process admissions applications and assess advanced standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the admissions process from application through offers, acceptances and enrolments.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Team Leader and International Recruitment staff to maximise enrolment outcomes.
• Provide high-quality service to prospective international students and stakeholders.

Skills

International admissions knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

The Admissions Officer (International) supports the admissions function within a designated regional team in International Admissions, contributing to the administration of international student applications.

Working closely with the Admissions Team Leader and International Recruitment staff, the role supports the admissions process from application through to offers, acceptances and enrolments, with a focus on maximising enrolment outcomes.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 September 2027, based at our Hawthorn campus.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of international admissions, including:
  • Entry and selection requirements
  • Processing admissions applications
  • Advanced standing assessments
• Strong organisational skills, with:
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to follow tasks through to completion
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and pressure
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience using word processing, spreadsheets and database systems, particularly Excel.
• Strong commitment to client service, with the flexibility to anticipate and respond effectively to client needs.

Preferred

• Expert knowledge of Swinburne University of Technology courses, entry requirements and selection requirements.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Sunday 15 November.