Admissions Lead - South Asia (In-Country Operations)

We're seeking an experienced international admissions professional to lead complex admissions decision-making across South Asia, with a primary focus on India.

This is a specialist role where you'll act as the University's delegated authority for complex international admissions, undertaking final admissions assessments after initial processing by the offshore admissions team. You'll play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the admissions process by ensuring applications meet University requirements and Australian Government compliance obligations before progressing through the student journey.

You'll also provide oversight of offshore admissions operations and contracted service providers, driving quality, consistency and continuous improvement across the South Asia region.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will:

- Make final admissions decisions on complex international student applications referred by the University's offshore admissions team.
- Conduct detailed Genuine Student (GS) assessments and, where required, Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessments, ensuring compliance with University policy and Australian Government legislation.
- Review complex academic, financial, identity and supporting documentation, identifying potential fraud, inconsistencies and compliance risks.
- Provide operational oversight and quality assurance across offshore admissions teams and contracted service providers.
- Monitor admissions quality, regulatory compliance and service standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the University's subject matter expert on international admissions policy, South Asian admissions practices and Australian regulatory requirements.




- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and offshore partners to support consistent, high quality admissions outcomes.

About you

To be successful, you'll bring:

- Extensive experience in international admissions within an Australian higher education institution.
- Demonstrated experience making complex admissions decisions and interpreting admissions policy in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of Genuine Student (GS) assessment requirements, the ESOS Act, National Code and relevant Migration Regulations.
- Experience reviewing complex financial, identity and academic documentation to support admissions decisions.
- Experience working with offshore admissions teams, education agents or contracted service providers.
- Sound understanding of Indian education systems, documentation standards and admissions practices.
- Exceptional analytical, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.

Why join us?

This is an prospect to take on a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence the quality, integrity and compliance of international admissions across one of the University's most important recruitment regions.

Location, Working Arrangements & Travel

- Primary location: North Brisbane campus.
- Hybrid work arrangements available.
- Regular travel throughout India and South Asia required.
- Flexibility to work across international time zones when required.

Remuneration & Benefits

- HEW Level 9
- Total remuneration package: $161,241 - $168,919 per annum (inclusive of 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading).
- Access to purchased leave, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible work arrangements.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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