International Admissions Officer

About the Role

Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to the international student experience? We are seeking a motivated and proactive Admissions Officer (International) to play a key role in supporting our international student admissions process and ensuring smooth, efficient operations from application to enrolment.

In this role, you will be directly involved in the administration and management of the international student admissions process. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team to drive enrolment targets and maximise student intake, ensuring that offers, acceptances, and enrolments are efficiently processed.

As part of the team, you will also develop and maintain effective communication with prospective students, providing expert guidance and support throughout their application journey. Your contributions will help to enhance the university's global mission by playing a crucial role in welcoming talented international students from around the world.

If you're looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing and internationally-focused team, we'd love to hear from you

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

•    Previous demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge in 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.

•    Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

•    Ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet and database packages, preferably Windows 7 and Excel.

•    A demonstrated strong commitment to client service principles and the ability to be flexible and to anticipate and be responsive to client needs.

•    An in-depth knowledge of Swinburne University of Technology courses, entry requirements and selection requirements would be advantageous.

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.

Please note: This position is open only to applicants who have valid work rights in Australia

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. 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.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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

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Applications Close: Monday 13th October

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne's Disability Confident Recruitment at or call

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 

Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan , focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 

As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant