The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Admissions Officer, Admissions Office
Fremantle or Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join our Admissions team and help students start their journey with ease and excitement.
• Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals.
• $79,954 pa (level 5) + 14.5% superannuation (WA) or
• $87,594 pa (level 5) + 14.5% superannuation (NSW)

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The Admissions Office is responsible for the assessment of applications and management processes for applicants choosing to study at the University.

About the role

The Senior Admissions Officer is required to process and evaluate a range of applications lodged with the Admissions Office and will be expected to deliver a high level of customer service and promptly assist all applicants and University staff. The position will report to the National Manager Admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced administrative support to ensure the effective and efficient running of Admissions Office operations, including maintaining a strong relationship with Schools and other relevant teams.
• Provide in-depth and accurate advice and guidance to a variety of audiences, on the admissions process and ensure acknowledgement in the information.
• Manage the complete assessment of applications, including interpretation and evaluation, coordinate the generation of offers and ensure quality control over all communication with applicants.
• Contribute to the progressive review and refinement of student application and assessment, including the associated workflow and communications.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, practices, and standards to organise and prioritise work, while using initiative and informed judgment to solve problems arising in the work area.
• Utilise enterprise systems to ensure the timely response to applicant enquires, the secure and accurate recording of student data and for the preparation of reports and other relevant documentation.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members in application of internal software programs.
• Comply with all other reasonable training and duties as identified by the line manager (or delegate). 
• Comply with University policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• A Degree qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in student admissions, preferably in a University environment.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service in all interactions with current and prospective students and all internal and external university partners to provide an exceptional student experience.

• Proficient in acting with discretion and sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and work to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with evidence of producing clear and concise written communications with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy and advanced user knowledge in Outlook, Microsoft Office, video-conferencing applications and proficient in the use of enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and flexibility in responding to changing work priorities, with the capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative to constructively solve problems and make effective decisions based on knowledge of policy and procedures, relevant events and strategic priorities.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 7 April 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicted contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.