Advanced Standing Assessor
This is an exciting opportunity to join a
centralised university Admissions team
as an
Advanced Standing Assessor
on a temporary casual contract through to
31 December ****
.
Working within the Senior Officer, Admissions function, you will play an important role in assessing advanced standing and credit applications, reviewing academic documentation and applying university policies, course rules and established precedents.
This role will suit an experienced higher education professional who enjoys analytical work, has exceptional attention to detail and is confident making sound decisions within a policy-driven environment.
With workloads fluctuating throughout peak admissions and offer periods, you'll be comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and service.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and process advanced standing and credit applications accurately and consistently
Review and interpret academic transcripts, course outlines, qualifications and other supporting documentation
Apply university policies, course rules, eligibility criteria and established precedents when assessing applications
Exercise sound judgement when dealing with complex or non-standard applications
Assess applications involving partial equivalency, overseas study, pathway programs and coursework-to-coursework credit
Manage high-volume workloads and changing priorities during peak admissions periods
Maintain accurate records and documentation within relevant systems
Provide clear and accurate advice to internal stakeholders and admissions teams
Maintain knowledge of admissions, credit transfer and advanced standing processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across admissions operations and service delivery
About You
You are an experienced higher education qualified with a strong understanding of admissions, credit assessment or student administration processes.




You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Advanced Standing or Credit Assessment within a university or tertiary environment
University Admissions assessment
Enrolments, course transitions or student administration
Assessment of academic documentation and qualifications
Curriculum, study plan or course transition processes
You will also bring:
Strong analytical and judgement skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to interpret academic transcripts, course outlines and curriculum information
Strong understanding of policy-driven processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workloads
Confidence working independently while contributing effectively to a team
Systems Experience
Experience with the following systems will be highly regarded:
Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
SISOne
Oracle
Salesforce
StudyLink
Advanced Standing precedent databases or similar credit assessment platforms
Experience with other university student management systems such as
Callista, Banner or similar
will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
Temporary casual contract through to
31 December ****
Immediate start
Hybrid working arrangement -
3 days onsite and 2 days from home
HEO5 equivalent level
Opportunity to join a centralised university Admissions team
Work within a collaborative and professional higher education environment
Opportunity to apply and develop your higher education admissions and credit assessment expertise
Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.
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📌 Advanced Standing Assessor 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Dixon Appointments
📍 Melbourne