Senior Leader, Admissions & Scholarships

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University in Canberra seeks an Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships to lead the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office, overseeing about 35 professional staff, supported by casuals.

The role manages admissions, scholarships and related student administration for domestic and international programs, handling ~27,000 annual applications and advising university executives on lifecycle policy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex administrative operations.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets in a tertiary or similar environment.
• Strong strategic planning and project management capabilities.
• Ability to use data and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Effective leadership and communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions, scholarships and related student administration services.
• Lead approximately 35 professional staff and quality assurance.
• Provide strategic advice to University Executives on policy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Colleges, divisions and external partners to ensure compliant administration.
• Drive continuous improvement and service enhancement aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Project management

Change management

Staff development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Australian National University in Canberra seeks an Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships to lead the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office, overseeing about 35 professional staff, supported by casuals.

The role manages admissions, scholarships and related student administration for domestic and international programs, handling ~27,000 annual applications and advising university executives on lifecycle policy and compliance.