Swinburne University of Technology
International Admissions Officer
To bring people and technology together to build a better world.
Business Operations and Strategy
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. In 2022, Swinburne ranked in the top 250 global universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), confirming its place in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Swinburne confirmed its place in the top 50 universities in the world under 50 years old, rising twelve places in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
About the role
**About the Role ** The Swinburne University Future Students team is looking for an International Admissions Officer to join their team.
The International Admissions Officer will play a key role in the admissions process as part of the designated team in International Admissions. This role involves managing the admissions procedures for international students at the University. The International Admissions Officer collaborates closely with International Recruitment and Admissions colleagues to maximise the enrolment rate from application to offer, acceptance, and enrolment stages.
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description. There are three available positions – one full-time 10-month fixed-term position, and two full-time permanent roles. Applicants will be able to select which roles they are interested in when completing their application.
**About You ** **To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: **
- Previous demonstrated experience in, and in-depth knowledge of, international admissions including entry requirements and selection requirements, and the processing of the advanced standing assessment.
- High level organisational skills, including strong attention to detail, the ability to follow-through on tasks and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, and online admissions platforms
- A demonstrated strong commitment to client service principles and the ability to be flexible and to anticipate and be responsive to client needs.
Qualifications
- Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of a diploma and subsequent relevant work experience; or a combination of relevant experience and education training
**About Swinburne University of Technology ** Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
What you'll be responsible for
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Process Management and Ongoing Improvement
Manage and improve organizational processes to minimize complexities and increase productivity
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Execution and Project Management
Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization’s goals
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Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Creativity
Generates multiple innovative/new/novel ideas to solve a problem
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
Meet the team
