Advisor, Student Visa Compliance and Reporting

• ​​Full-time​, ​Fixed Term position for 12 months​ 

• 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 Advisor is responsible for providing timely reporting, service support and expertise for a range of activities pertaining to the administration of enrolments and student records across all RMIT onshore cohorts; including those delivered to student visa holders under Australian Commonwealth Student Visa Requirements and student enrolment record keeping and reporting, as per RMIT's obligations as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) registered provider. 

This position is a parental leave cover. 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

• Experience with working in a tertiary vocational education or multi-sector environment, and demonstrated knowledge of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, National Code and Student Visa Regulations, including the ability to produce detailed reporting and institutional data generated from the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS)

• Sound knowledge of relevant University or Educational Institutional policies and procedures.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and re-adjust workload priorities to meet conflicting deadlines.

• Demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with all staff through building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with a wide range of groups, both internal and external to the University

• Ability to gather, analyse, report on and present information and data from a variety of formats and for a variety of purposes

• Demonstrated ability to use a range of information and communication technologies effectively including; Microsoft Office university software packages, web & email software, database use and management of SharePoint sites. 

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

About the ​Portfolio​ 

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor delivers executive and advisory support to the Vice-Chancellor while engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders. This includes facilitating the Vice-Chancellor's interactions with the university community and external partners, overseeing executive administration, managing communications, coordinating events, and providing additional support services. Facilitating and advising on the 'rhythm of the business' to enhance the flow of ideas and actions throughout the university, including providing guidance and secretariat support for the Vice-Chancellor's Executive. 

The University Secretariat and Academic Registrar's Group (USARG) is responsible for a range of governance, compliance, regulatory, and student lifecycle activities from enrolment though to graduation. The USARG operating environment is highly complex in view of more than 99,000 student enrolments across the University in both vocational and higher education programs at campuses in Melbourne, Europe and Vietnam, as well as at several offshore locations in conjunction with educational and industry partners.  

RMIT has one of the highest numbers of international student enrolments within Australian universities; consequently, compliance requirements are significant with State and Federal legislation imposing numerous and frequently revised regulatory obligations.  

The USARG has a staff establishment of around 145 EFT across Australia and Vietnam, and an operating budget in excess of $20 million.  

Core University services provided by the USARG include: Academic Governance and Systems: government reporting, systems operations, academic and admissions governance; invigilated assessment (accreditation compliance); Enrolment and Student Records: student financials governance, student records, enrolment compliance and records, student visa and identity compliance, and global student records; Completions and Graduations: program completions and graduation ceremonies; University Secretariat: Council Committees and controlled entities; Education Regulation, Compliance and Assurance: regulatory compliance and assurance; Office of the University Secretary and Academic Registrar: complex and high risk student matters, external review and stakeholder requests, privacy and freedom of information, compliance, central policy, and contract services. 

To Apply  
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.  
 
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jay Williamson via email    
 

Position Description - Student Visa Compliance and Reporting 

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