Position Number: 0049361
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Ensure compliance excellence / Enhance student experience / Lead critical enrolment initiatives
- Apply now to play a pivotal role in shaping enrolment services and supporting international student success at a world-class university
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Enrolment Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, time-sensitive enrolment services while ensuring compliance with university and government regulations. You will provide expert advice to students and staff, manage critical enrolment processes, and lead compliance initiatives, particularly for student visa holders. This role offers the opportunity to drive service improvements, collaborate across teams, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience at the University of Melbourne.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading Compliance Initiatives: Oversee large-scale enrolment audits and outreach campaigns to ensure compliance with ESOS and HESA legislation.
- Providing Expert Advice: Offer guidance on complex enrolment issues to students, staff, and external organisations, with a focus on international student compliance.
- Driving Service Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to workflows and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Delivering Training: Conduct sessions for team members and stakeholders to enhance knowledge of enrolment compliance and procedures.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of higher education legislation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enhancing student services and compliance in a university setting.
You may also:
- Have a degree with relevant experience or extensive experience in technical or administrative fields.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of ESOS and HESA legislation and their impact on student enrolments.
- Show proficiency in data management and analysis, particularly using Microsoft Excel and large integrated databases.
- Possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with experience in various communication settings.
- Exhibit proven ability to organise and deliver large, time-critical services with precision.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
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. Senior Enrolment Advisors are part of the Student Enrolment team within Student Services at Stop1. This team is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality enrolment services to students and stakeholders across the University.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact: Walid Abdullatif via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
