Job no: 0062478
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Collaborate with academic staff to ensure a fair and transparent applicant selection process.
• Provide policy advice on selection matters and execute efficient application selection processes.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
Join our dynamic team as the Admissions and Selection Team Leader within the ABP/FEIT Divisional Group's Future Students team! You'll be a pivotal contributor to recruitment and admissions strategies, ensuring top-notch service for prospective students, managing admissions processes, and collaborating closely with academic staff. Your leadership will be crucial in converting quality applicants into enrolled students, and meeting our targets while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Who we are looking for
We're searching for candidates who exhibit a demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service to both students and internal stakeholders along with a problem-solving mindset and agility for continuous improvement. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders. Experience in aligning organisational strategies and managing resource demands within complex environments is highly valued. If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and drive positive change, we encourage you to apply!

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of direct staff management with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate and supervise staff.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in admissions within a tertiary education context.  
• High-level interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships and influence optimal outcomes for the University, Faculties and students.  

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.

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.

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
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.