Admissions Officer

Role type: Part Time (0.4 FTE); Fixed Term until July 2027

Location: Parkville

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: UoM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 plus 17% super

• Impact postgraduate biomedical education / streamline admissions and turnaround times / collaborative MDHS Education Portfolio environment
• Apply now to shape fair, efficient admissions for future biomedical scientists and enhance their student journey.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

In this part-time (0.4FTE) Admissions Officer role, you will manage admissions for the Master of Biomedical Science. You will help streamline processes, reduce turnaround times, and deliver a supportive, informative experience for applicants.

What you will deliver

• Manage end-to-end admissions processing for the Master of Biomedical Science within agreed timelines and criteria.
• Provide accurate , timely advice to prospective students and stakeholders on admissions procedures and application progress.
• Collaborate with School of Biomedical Sciences and Future Students Hub to minimise application turnaround times.
• Contribute to improving and streamlining admissions practices, supporting acceptance targets and continuous process innovation.

You may be a great fit if you

• Hold a relevant degree and experience in the higher education sector, or equivalent education and training.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, delivering accurate work within competing deadlines.
• Provide excellent client service, responding to diverse enquiries with clarity, empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, adapting to changing demands while working independently when required .
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with stakeholders at varying levels across a complex organisation .
• Use advanced features of word processing and spreadsheet software to manage data, documents and reports.

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 fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team

You will join the Education Portfolio in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The Faculty is renowned for outstanding research, teaching, and a vibrant community of students and staff. You will help put students at the heart of our work, supporting belonging, engagement and high-quality learning experiences. Our culture is shaped by collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, with strong commitment to wellbeing.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload a separate document addressing points 4 and 5 only of the essential Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

• Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
• Applications close : Sunday , 19th July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

• PD_JR-014452 Admissions Officer.docx
• PD_JR-014452 Admissions Officer.pdf