Admissions & Selection Officer (Science)

**Job no**: 0052820
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Student and Scholarly Services - Admissions Team
**Salary**:UOM 5 $79,961 - $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super
- Streamline admissions processes and foster collaborative relationships across the university.
- Collaborate with us to oversee talent-based selection for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

**About the Role**
Are you passionate about shaping the future of higher education? Join our dynamic team within the Faculty of Science Divisional Group. As an Admissions and Selection Officer for Science, you'll be at the forefront of managing admissions processes for both graduate and undergraduate coursework programs.
Your role involves providing exceptional customer service and expert guidance to prospective students, while also streamlining admissions procedures and developing innovative systems. You'll play a crucial part in meeting growing recruitment targets and fostering collaborative relationships across the university community. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team driving positive change in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the Admissions & Selection Coordinator (Science) in planning and monitoring admissions for Science, meeting KPIs.
- Managing talent-based selection process for all Science degrees, both undergraduate and graduate.
- Collaborating with academic staff to ensure fair and timely talent-based applicant selection.

**Who we are looking for**
We seek someone adept at delivering exceptional client service and thriving within a collaborative team environment. If you excel in building productive relationships, possess strong written and verbal communication skills across various contexts, and have a track record of success, you could be the ideal addition to our team. We invite you to connect with us if you're prepared to contribute your expertise to a dynamic setting and drive meaningful change.

You will also have:

- A relevant degree and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
- Demonstrated a high level of administration skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute towards problem solving, and the ability to think flexibly and review processes for continuous improvement.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services - Admissions Team**
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

The Admissions team manages admissions and selection processes for courses and scholarships that require deep discipline knowledge and provides expert advice and support to course and scholarship selection committees.

**What we offer you**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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