Admissions Officer (Domestic) at University of Wollongong

Gwynneville, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

94998.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Management, Assessment, Customer Service, Policy Adherence, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Communication, Admissions Integrity, Recruitment Support

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (January 2027) • Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 + 17% Superannuation The Admissions and Compliance Division, part of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Growth & Global) portfolio, plays a vital role in supporting the University of Wollongong’s commitment to delivering an exceptional and globally engaged student experience. As a leading Australian university with a strong international presence, UOW attracts students from more than 130 countries and operates a network of campuses across Australia and overseas. The Division works collaboratively across the institution to ensure transparent, efficient, and student centred admissions processes that uphold UOW’s values of excellence, integrity, inclusion, and service. We are seeking an Admissions Officer (Domestic) to manage and assess applications from domestic students across all UOW campuses and selected UOW College programs. In this role, you will process applications across multiple admissions pathways—including UAC, Early Admission, Direct Admission, and Credit Transfer—while ensuring decisions align with policy, delegations, and quality assurance requirements. You will provide high quality customer service to prospective students and stakeholders, contribute to admissions integrity processes, support recruitment and conversion activities, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and is committed to delivering an outstanding applicant experience. How to Apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Rebecca Kimber, Senior Manager, Admissions Quality & Governance on + 61 2 4221 5733. Position Description Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026, 11:55 PM As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

Responsibilities

This role involves managing and assessing applications from domestic students across various pathways, including UAC, Early Admission, Direct Admission, and Credit Transfer, ensuring decisions align with established policies. The officer will also provide high-quality customer service to prospective students and support institutional integrity and continuous improvement initiatives.