"Admission Advisor"

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Admission Advisor

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
• Perth, Western Australia
• Contract Full Time

Date posted: 18/2/2026

• $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month fixed-term opportunity
• Provide support to students starting or continuing their university education

Reference Number: 1398669

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a full-time Admission Advisor for a 12-month contract to join our dynamic and fast-paced team of professionals. In this role, you will evaluate and assess applications for admission and recognition of prior learning. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a motivated and close-knit team, supporting applicants in gaining entry into their desired courses or pathways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate applications for entry to courses offered by the University.
• Assess national and overseas qualifications in line with University policies.
• Maintain knowledge and provide advice on course entry requirements, credit for prior learning and pathway courses for applicants who not yet qualify for admission into their desired course.
• Provide a customer focused, quality evaluation and advisory service to all stakeholders on Admission requirements.
• Undertake projects required to maintain and improve pathways, our application systems and processes.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality customer service, with a strong commitment to client satisfaction.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use sound judgement to determine appropriate outcomes and actions.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships across diverse teams and levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey information and prepare accurate documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate admissions (desirable).

Role Requirements

1. As this is a fixed-term contract roles, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of the role.
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Student Services

Student Services is the student administration centre of Curtin University, providing and coordinating administrative services to support both staff and students. Under the Student Management work area, the Admissions Office ensures the University selects the best students for its courses in an equitable, accountable and transparent manner.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. 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 - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.