Admissions Senior Officer

Overview:

• ​​Full-Time​, ​Continuing Position​

• Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​ 

About You

The Admissions Senior Officer will manage and assess applications for VTAC, International, and Direct applicants, including those via RMIT Online, OUA, and partner institutions. This role also coordinates the assessment of credit requests from international students during the application process. 

Responsibilities include ensuring timely responses to enquiries and selection decisions, enhancing the efficiency of the selection process, and providing accurate advice to applicants and staff regarding admissions policies and procedures. The role requires proactive problem-solving and collaborating with other teams as needed. Additionally, the Admissions Senior Officer will guide junior team members in admissions principles and processes. 
 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

• Proven experience delivering high-quality administrative services, with strong knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in information and communication technologies.
• Understanding of tertiary education offerings and admission requirements, as applicable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to investigate issues and make informed decisions.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, planning, and organisational skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for diverse audiences. 

Other Requirements:

• There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time. 
• There may be peak periods of work during which taking leave may be restricted.   

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

About The ​College​

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.     
    

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff.  We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.     

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems.  Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.     

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.     

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.  The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.      

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.     

• We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.      

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To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Talent Support via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au   

 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-admissions-senior-officer1.pdf

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Applications Close:

30 Sept 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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