Australia — International Student Market
822K inbound students *****) +10%
1. China 168K
2. India 128K
3. Nepal 57K
4. Vietnam 33K
5. Malaysia 26K
3 international branch campuses in Australia
OVERVIEW The Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships is a senior leadership role at Australian National University (ANU) based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. This full-time, continuing position oversees the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office and leads approximately 35 professional staff. The role is responsible for the delivery of admissions, scholarships and related student administration services across domestic and international coursework, Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs. The position also contributes to student conversion activities and the overall student experience while providing strategic advice on policy, compliance, legislation and service delivery.
Key responsibilities
Oversee the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office
Lead approximately 35 professional staff
Manage the delivery of admissions and scholarships services
Oversee related student administration services
Support domestic and international coursework programs
Support Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs
Oversee processes supporting approximately 27,000 applications annually
Contribute to the conversion of prospective student applications
Support and enhance the student experience
Provide strategic and high-level advice on student lifecycle management




Provide advice on policy, legislation, risk and compliance
Requirements
Experience operating in a senior leadership position
Ability to oversee admissions and scholarships operations
Capacity to manage student administration services
Ability to provide strategic advice on policy and compliance matters
Leadership capability to manage qualified staff and service delivery WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in supporting the student journey from application through enrolment and ongoing engagement. Effective leadership in admissions, scholarships and administration contributes to institutional operations, service quality and a positive experience for prospective and current student communities. The role also supports compliance, policy implementation and the delivery of services across a broad range of academic programs, making it an important part of university operations.
Bonus: Application advice
Highlight leadership experience managing large teams and complex administration functions
Demonstrate experience with admissions, scholarships or student service delivery
Provide examples of strategic policy or compliance work in higher education settings
Include achievements related to improving student experience or operational efficiency
Show familiarity with managing high application volumes and competing priorities
Tailor your application to the responsibilities listed in the position description
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📌 Associate Director, Admissions And Scholarships (Canberra)
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