Job Overview & Organization Mission

Lead student admissions operations, academic policy governance, and TEQSA compliance for Australia’s highest-ranked university in Parkville.

The University of Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Academic Registrar & Student Admissions Lead to manage student admissions and academic governance. You will lead admissions operations across undergraduate and graduate programs, manage academic policies on credit transfer and special consideration, ensure TEQSA Higher Education Standards Framework compliance, and optimize student management systems.

As a key member of the team at University of Melbourne in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Direct centralized: Direct centralized student admissions processing, ATAR rank equivalency, and international credential assessments.
• Ensure adherence: Ensure adherence to the Higher Education Standards Framework (TEQSA) and ESOS National Code for overseas students.
• Manage academic: Manage academic misconduct investigations, student appeals, and special consideration governance processes.
• Optimize enterprise: Optimize enterprise Student Management Systems (SITS / Tribal) to automate offer letters and enrolment workflows.
• Advise the: Advise the Academic Board and Faculty Deans on admission selection thresholds and course accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at University of Melbourne, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Higher Education Administration, Management, Law or Arts.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 7+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 7+ years of senior academic administration, student admissions, or registry management experience in an Australian university.
• Thorough knowledge of Australian higher education regulatory frameworks (TEQSA, ESOS, CRICOS).
• Demonstrated leadership managing large administrative teams and enterprise student systems.
• Degree in Higher Education Administration, Law, Business, or Arts.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At University of Melbourne, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$168,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Salary package $140,000 – $168,000 + 17% superannuation contributions.
• Parkville campus location with rich cultural history, academic library access, and hybrid working options.
• Generous university leave provisions, staff discounts, and professional academic development.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne attracts world-class domestic and international students across diverse undergraduate and graduate programs.

University of Melbourne is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official University of Melbourne careers gateway.