Enrolments Officer

Job no:512499
Work type:full time
Location:Claremont
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Student Administration / Support Services

CELT UWA

• An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and meticulous individual to join our dynamic and fast-paced administrative team at UWA CELT.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
• Base salary range: Level 5 $ 73,982 – $ 81,999 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) is UWA’s intensive English language provider and comprises thriving tuition.

Whilst CELT is within the office of the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) the specialist nature of its business means that it has a degree of autonomy in decision making, including the flexibility to take advantage of market developments to remain competitive and financially self-sufficient.

Within this context, CELT works to enhance recognition of UWA internationally by providing high quality intensive English language programs and allied services. CELT’s reputation for quality and integrity and its culture of supporting students and enhancing their Australian experience is pivotal to its ability to develop and maintain relationships with education agents, education institutions, peak bodies and corporations nationally and internationally.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under limited direction, provide a high level of administrative support to the Centre in the role of processing international student applications and completing the entire process of admission.  You will take a responsible role in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of associated office systems and policies and procedures to ensure the efficient completion of all aspects of enrolment and related client services.

About you 

You will possess significant administrative experience, ideally gained in organisations that provider English language courses. Your high-level interpersonal skills and experience communicating with clients from non-English language background will be critical to succeed in this role. You will also possess outstanding attention to details, excellent analytical and preferably experience assessing students applications.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Substantial experience in an administrative role, preferably in a similar or related industry
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Highly developed organisational skills, ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Excellent client service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, especially with clients from non-English language backgrounds

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Enrolments Officer - 512499.docx

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 25 September 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Shiau Lin Seah Barnett on (08) 6488 7195 or at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:09 Sep 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:25 Sep 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time