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Student Services

Student Services is the student administration centre of Curtin University, providing and coordinating administrative services to support both staff and students. Under the Student Management work area, the Admissions Office ensures the University selects the best students for its courses in an equitable, accountable and transparent manner.

Admission Advisors

We are currently searching for an Admission Advisor to join a fast-paced and dynamic team of superstars. As an Admission Advisor, you will undertake the evaluation and assessment of applications for Admission and recognition of prior learning. You can look forward to working amongst a driven and close-knit team, supporting applicants gain entry into their desired course or pathway solution.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Evaluate applications for entry to courses offered by the University.
• Assess national and overseas qualifications in line with University policies.
• Maintain knowledge and provide advice on course entry requirements, alternative solutions and pathway courses for applicants who not yet qualify for admission into their desired course.
• Provide a customer focused, quality evaluation and advisory service to all stakeholders on Admission requirements.
• Undertake projects required to maintain and improve pathways, our application systems and processes.

You will ideally have:

• A personable and friendly disposition, with demonstrated experience in delivering high quality customer service.
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply your expertise in line with policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Accuracy in data entry, information retrieval and excellent computer skills.
• No reservations about being part of a supportive team which thrives on meeting goals and deadlines.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.

Why Choose Us?

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.

Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information about our university visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

Applications close: Monday, 16 December 2024.

Please note, interviews are scheduled to be held on the week starting 20 January 2025.

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on curtincareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

Please note the University will be closed between Monday, 23 December 2024 until Friday, 3 January 2025 (inclusive). The Curtin Careers team will be closed for phone and email enquiries from 4:30pm on Friday, 20 December, and will endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours of our return to work on Monday, 6 January 2025. Our phone line will also re-open at 8:30am on 6 January 2025.