"TAFE Credits Officer"

TAFE Credits Officer

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17649

Job Category Operations

Posting Date 03/17/2026, 11:40 PM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 04/01/2026, 12:59 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Victoria University (VU), a leading dual-sector tertiary institution in Melbourne, is seeking a dedicated TAFE Credits Officer

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

Victoria University is seeking a detail-oriented and student-focused TAFE Credits Officer to join our Student Services and Administration team.

In this role, you will assess and process applications for credit (advanced standing), recognition of prior learning (RPL), and vocational education pathways. You will play a key role in supporting students through their academic journey by providing accurate advice, managing enquiries, and ensuring applications are processed efficiently and in line with University policies.

Working closely with TAFE Senior Educators and a broad network of internal stakeholders, you will contribute to a seamless and supportive student experience.

Salary: HEP 5 $79,135 - $90,899 per annum + 17% employer super

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed-term until 31 October 2026

Hours: 36.75 per week

Location: Footscray Park

Available Positions: x3

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Key Responsibilities:

Assess and process credit and advanced standing applications

Provide accurate advice and guidance to students and applicants

Support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes in collaboration with TAFE Senior Educators

Manage enquiries and make informed day-to-day decisions

Maintain and update student information across University systems

Prepare and analyse datasets to support operational activities

Ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and timelines

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About You:

You are a proactive and organised professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident working both independently and as part of a team.

You will bring:

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience (ideally within TAFE or higher education)

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel

Ability to quickly learn new systems (e.g. Student Management systems, CRM platforms)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Sound judgement and decision-making capability

Desirable:

Experience within a vocational education environment

Understanding of credit/RPL processes and relevant policies

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply:For a copy of the Position Description, click HERE

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.

Application Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 1 April 2026

For further information relating to the position, please contact Ronald Bucud, Manager Admissions, Pathways and Credit at Ronald.Bucud@vu.edu.au

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia

This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Why Join VU?VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment:

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.

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