• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until December 2026
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation

The Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships provides advice and support to prospective domestic and international students and academic staff on admissions, enrolments, and scholarships for higher degrees by research. This role ensures all activities comply with University policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Admissions and Scholarships, you will advise on policy interpretation, procedures, and administrative processes, and coordinate HDR admissions and enrolments. This includes assessing applications, processing international student applications, issuing offers and CoEs, and managing enrolments with key stakeholders.

As a Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships, you will:

• Resolving issues with minimal assistance, maintaining systems and records, preparing statistical reports and correspondence, and undertaking general administrative tasks.
• Contributing to process improvement activities and adopting new ideas to enhance HDR candidature management support.
• Working collaboratively with team members in a respectful and inclusive manner.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Communicating confidently and using appropriate influencing techniques to support understanding and positive outcomes.     

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree, a Diploma with at least two years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in a higher degrees by research or student services environment.
• Knowledge of the policies and issues relating to research and research training in a tertiary environment.
• Experience in dealing with confidential materials and sensitive matters.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses, you’ll have access to on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, staff discounts, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Marie Quetel-Yadegari (Senior Coordinator, Admissions and Scholarships) via marie.q@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on 25th January 2026 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked 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 the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.