Admissions Officer

**POSITION DESCRIPTION
**Position **Admissions Officer

**Position Number **1694A01 **Level/Classification **HEW0506***

**Reports to **Team Leader, Admissions***

**Unit **Student Administration***

**Directorate **Student and Library Services***

**Positions Supervised **Nil***

**Position Purpose**

The Admissions Officer is responsible for the assessment and processing of all domestic and
international coursework admissions. This includes the assessment of applicant’s eligibility
against the entry requirements for a course as well as the assessment of recognition of prior
learning (RPL). Working closely with the other teams in the Student Administration portfolio
and the University, it plays a vital role in ensuring that a seamless and positive experience is
always provided to internal and external stakeholders.

**About Murdoch University**

Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and
research endeavor, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country,
providing students with quality education and recognised academic standing within an
engaging and caring environment. We are a university for all, irrespective of background and
social standing with a focus on social equity, self-direction and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps
people discover how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative, and enterprising
university with more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore, and
Dubai. We are committed to high quality education, innovative research, and strong
community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for
development and growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and
future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are
sought after by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big
challenges through our outstanding translational research and innovative practice.**
**About the Work Area**

The Student Administration portfolio includes Admissions, Student Progress and Student
Fees & Reporting Teams. It is responsible for core student administration functions including
admissions, advanced standing, student enrolments, fees, student communications, results,
and graduations. Through highly efficient and effective processes, outstanding customer
service and placing the student at the center of all our endeavors, the team is responsible
for ensuring that a student’s administrative journey at Murdoch University is connected,
seamless and enjoyable. The team works closely with other areas of the Student and Library
Services portfolio and other areas of the University to ensure that all administrative
processes support an excellent student experience and are aligned with the University’s
strategic goals.

**Reporting Relationships**

Associate
Director, Student
Administration

Manager,
Admissions

Team Leader,
Admissions

**Admissions**
**Officer**

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**Key Responsibilities / Duties
- 1. Under the direction of Team Leader, Admissions, actively support the Team in the
- provision of all Admissions related activities:
- including assessment of recognition for prior learning (RPL).students and tools used e.g. NOOSR, ENIC, Simplified Student Visa Framework
(SSVF), Genuine Students (GS) and Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
requirements.
- Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of key university and external systems

that support admissions including Callista, QTISC, PRISMS.
- Ensure timely processing and compliance with University admission requirements,

policies and procedures with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Represent the University during and outside of business hours at external

engagement events with relevant outside agencies and stakeholders such

as government bodies, TISC, educational agencies and secondary schools/colleges
to provide advice on admissions procedures.

2. Work in collaboration and build effective working relationships with both the Academy
and Professional Services to support the delivery of University goals and objectives.

3. Provide expert advice and support to all stakeholders in relation to Admissions,
ensuring assessments are in accordance with University Statutes, Regulations, Rules,
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, and relevant Commonwealth and State
government legislation.

4. Work with the Team Leader, Admissions to ensure business processes are designed to
support the student experience in an efficient and effective way.

5. Maintain a culture of exceptional customer service, following the University objective
of placing the student at the centre of everything we do.

6. Carry out and assist with other duties as requested

**Selection Criteria**

**Essential**

1. Completion of