Officer, Admissions

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Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible
Categories: Student Services

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Multiple Full-time, fixed-term positions available until March 2026

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We\'re proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Officer, Admissions you will:

• Deliver timely, high-quality responses to client requests, queries, and complaints.
• Provide admissions and RPL support through accurate and efficient administration.
• Offer clear advice and referrals while building strong, positive stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate key information clearly, ensuring messages are understood and meet audience needs.
• Contribute proactively to a collaborative, inclusive team by showing initiative and embracing new ideas.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in administration and related activities and services in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies, and procedures

Here\'s how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Carissa Anstey, Team Leader, Domestic Admissions on carissa.anstey@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 23 rd of September at 11.55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time