International Admissions Officer (HEO 5)

• Based in the Academic Services Unit at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $71,205 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This position is responsible for a broad range of tasks involved in assessing applications, issuing offers and processing acceptances for prospective international students seeking admission to the University. The position also provides support in response to offshore and onshore recruitment events and periods of high-volume application processing.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

UniSA International leads the University’s international recruitment and engagement strategies, and drives pioneering, holistic and dynamic strategies and innovations that forge and impact the University’s presence, reputation and revenue growth within an evolving and competitively crowded international space.

To deliver a sustainable increase in international student numbers aligned to projected targets, achieve the University’s broader aspirations and goals in international education and build upon already favourable global rankings, UniSA International works broadly and collaboratively with our internal, external, local, national and international partners to ensure that the University is clearly positioned as ‘the University of choice’ for high calibre prospective international students, partners, governments and agencies.

Core Responsibilities

• From the point of receipt, undertake the effective and efficient processing of applications in accordance with UniSA International service standards for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, UniSA Online (International) and non-award programs
• Provide appropriate advice and information in a timely manner to prospective students, University representatives and agents and University staff in relation to admissions procedures and decisions
• Advise students and staff of their requirement to comply with the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and relevant University policies and procedures, and in conjunction with the compliance team, take necessary action where non-compliance occurs
• Work collaboratively and pro-actively with project teams and UniSA International stakeholders

• Appropriate post-secondary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills and a commitment to ongoing personal development
• Well-developed organisational abilities, demonstrating initiative in work planning activities and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines, often with competing demands, in a complex team environment
• Experience in the provision of timely and accurate advice to students and other stakeholders and demonstrated understanding and experience of the international student application process
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, relationship building and communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of people and cultures, and at a variety of levels
• Sound written communication skills together with well-developed computing and administrative skills including experience in using Microsoft Office and administration information systems and developing and maintaining electronic records

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Corporate health insurance
• Staff study support

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4066.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 5 May 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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