Strategic Leader, Domestic Undergraduate Admissions (Hybrid)

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

17% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Staff study program

On-campus childcare

Affordable parking

Salary packaging

Job summary

University of Queensland invites a strategic leader to manage Domestic Undergraduate Admissions at the St Lucia campus. You will oversee admissions services, guide a senior team and use data to drive improved decision-making and governance.

You will partner with faculties and governance groups to ensure equitable access, and lead continuous improvement across end-to-end admissions processes within a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards them with extensive management experience.
• Substantial admissions experience in selective, quota-managed or regulated programs.
• Strong experience leading operational programs and service improvement.
• Ability to translate policy and data into clear advice.
• Strong people and resource leadership with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of domestic undergraduate admissions and diverse entry pathways.
• Plan and oversee annual admissions cycles with workload management and high-quality service.
• Use data and insights to strengthen admissions performance, reporting and governance.
• Provide authoritative admissions and policy advice to senior leaders, faculties and governance groups.
• Drive continuous improvement across admissions services, systems and end-to-end processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing admissions team in a collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions management

Data analysis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Management experience or equivalent

Job description

University of Queensland invites a strategic leader to manage Domestic Undergraduate Admissions at the St Lucia campus. You will oversee admissions services, guide a senior team and use data to drive improved decision-making and governance.

You will partner with faculties and governance groups to ensure equitable access, and lead continuous improvement across end-to-end admissions processes within a complex regulatory environment.