OVERVIEW Curtin University is seeking an Admission Advisor to join its Admissions team in Perth. This role focuses on supporting prospective student applications, assessing qualifications, and providing admissions advice in a fast-paced university environment. The position sits within Student Services and contributes to delivering quality admissions processes and a positive student experience. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the university while maintaining high standards of customer service, organisation, and communication. Curtin is looking for someone with strong ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to ongoing improvements in admissions systems and processes.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate applications for entry to courses offered by the university
- Assess national and overseas qualifications in line with university policies
- Maintain knowledge of course entry requirements, credit for prior learning, and pathway courses
- Provide advice to applicants who do not yet qualify for admission into their preferred course
- Deliver customer-focused evaluation and advisory services on admissions
Requirements
- Support stakeholders with accurate information regarding admissions and applications
- Undertake projects to maintain and improve pathways,
application systems, and processes
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive admissions team environment
- Proven experience delivering high-quality customer service
- Strong commitment to client satisfaction
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgementExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to build professional relationships across diverse teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare accurate documentation and communicate information clearly
- Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate admissions is desirable
- Current work rights in Australia matching the tenure of the fixed-term role
- Ability to satisfy National Police Clearance and background checking requirements WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions teams play a central role in helping each student access appropriate university study opportunities. By evaluating applications fairly and providing clear guidance, this role supports transparency, equity, and quality across the admissions process. At curtin, the Admission Advisor contributes to a supportive university setting where prospective student applicants can better understand pathways, requirements, and study options. The role also helps improve systems and processes that support efficient admissions services.