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 computer skills, particularly in databases and the suite of Microsoft applications.
• 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!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description