Admissions Coordinator

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Student Engagement and Success - SSU
• Appointment Type: Continuing
• Compensation: AUD 101068.28 - AUD 109496.54 - yearly

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Manager, Domestic Admissions and Scholarships, the Admissions Coordinator (Health) plays a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering high quality admissions outcomes across health programs including the University’s key flagship programs in Medicine and Dentistry.

The role provides high-level expertise and coordination to support the Domestic Admissions team, driving the design, implementation and continuous improvement of admission schemes, selection criteria and specialist assessment processes to meet institutional priorities and external accreditation requirements.  

You will join a highly innovative and collaborative admissions team that takes pride in its work, values a positive team culture, and is committed to supporting one another to deliver outstanding outcomes aligned to the University’s strategic goals. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective, timely and high-quality admissions outcomes.
• Ensuring health program admissions are managed with integrity, in full compliance with University policy, legislative requirements and professional accreditation standards. 
• Leading the coordination and assessment of applications, while driving the development, review and continuous improvement of admission processes within areas of responsibility, underpinned by a strong quality assurance and risk management focus.
• Leveraging systems, data and insights to inform evidence-based recommendations, strengthen decision making, streamline workflows and embed best practice across admissions activities.
• Providing expert training, guidance and supervision to University staff and TAC assessors, building capability, consistency and confidence in the assessment of Griffith admission applications. 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Proven experience within the higher education sector, and/or a strong understanding of tertiary admissions, selection and enrolment processes, ideally within complex or regulated program environments. 
• A genuine passion for service excellence, with demonstrated experience fostering a student and stakeholder focused culture through effective supervision, coaching and the development of positive, productive working relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgement, with the ability to exercise initiative, discretion and independent decision making when managing complex, high-risk or sensitive matters.
• Highly developed organisational, communication and analytical skills, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to strategy development, policy interpretation, process improvement and the delivery of practical, sustainable business solutions. 
• Strong capability in the use of student management systems and relational databases, coupled with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement, optimisation of workflows and effective use of data to inform decision making.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range

The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $101,068 - $109,496 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,249 - $128,110 per

annum.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits, including: 

• High performing supportive team environment 
• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave 
• 17% Superannuation 
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and adaptive hours
• Career development programs and discounted on-site amenities 

How to apply

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. 

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the advertisement and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position, and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, For further information specifically about this role, please contact kyra.simondson@griffith.edu.au - Kyra Simondson, Deputy Manager Domestic Admissions and Scholarships.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted.

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