Admissions Officer

Job Description

Join the Domestic Admissions and Scholarships team – a team that shapes futures. Play a vital role in supporting students on their journey to higher education. With a strong focus on equity, access, and excellence, the team manages admissions processes and scholarship opportunities that open doors for thousands of students each year.
Sitting within Student Engagement and Success, the Domestic Admissions & Scholarships team oversees the admission and scholarship policies and standards for Griffith University.

As an Admissions Officer, you will assess and process applications for admission for domestic students to undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and non-award study.

• Process and assess applications submitted directly to the university, and through the Tertiary Admissions Centres (QTAC and UAC).
• Interpret and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and policies and procedures.
• Interpret data and provide reports and statistical information.
• Respond to admissions enquiries from current and future students through multiple channels, including advice on alternative pathways to Griffith.
• Participate in student recruitment events, career fairs and other promotional events.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have the ability to:

• Exercise initiative, discretion, and judgement on complex and sensitive issues.
• Respond to a high volume of admission tasks and client enquiries via multiple contact channels.
• Use advanced computer systems, manipulating data in software packages including Office365 suite and databases.
• Display strong attention to detail and highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Manage competing priorities through excellent time management skills.
• Experience in a similar position in tertiary/higher education using  Student Management Systems and CRM will be highly regarded.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, part-time (27.19 hours per week) position primarily based either at the Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary range
Full time equivalent base salary range HEW level 5 $84,918 - $92,456 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.Actual salary will be pro rata at 75%.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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. 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 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 outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Paola Velosa, Admissions Coordinator, Domestic Admissions, Student Engagement and Success on 07 555 21132 or [email protected].

Closing date: Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Compensation: 82415.657499 to 92456.551998 (AUD) (YEARLY)