• Employment Type: Full Time Permanent 

• Remuneration: $103866 + 17% super (Level 6) 

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid) 

Why your role matters 

The Senior Admissions Officer (Genuine Student Compliance) plays a key role in supporting the integrity, quality, and compliance of UNSW’s international admissions processes. 

Working within the Admissions team, you will provide specialist expertise in the assessment and management of Genuine Student (GS) assessments for international applicants from identified high-risk source countries. This role is responsible for ensuring admissions decisions are delivered accurately, consistently, and in line with University policy, TEQSA, ESOS requirements, and Department of Home Affairs guidelines. 

You will manage complex admissions cases, exercise sound judgement in assessing applicant eligibility and document authenticity, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and applicant experience. The role also supports capability development across the team by providing guidance and quality assurance support to Admissions Officers and Processing Assistants. 

The position reports to the Genuine Student Assessment Team Leader and has no direct reports. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assess international applications and manage Genuine Student (GS) assessments, including complex cases, document verification, and GS interviews in line with policy, legislation, and approved delegations  

• Ensure admissions decisions and processes comply with University policy, TEQSA, ESOS, and Department of Home Affairs requirements  

• Provide guidance, training, and quality assurance support to Admissions Officers and Admissions Processing Assistants to promote consistency and best practice  

• Support workload coordination and reporting activities to ensure timely and efficient processing during peak periods  

• Manage complex or sensitive admissions matters, escalating issues requiring policy interpretation or higher-level review where appropriate  

• Provide accurate advice and support to applicants, agents, and stakeholders on admissions processes, policies, and Genuine Student requirements  

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation, standard operating procedures, reporting, and system enhancements  

• Represent the Admissions Office at relevant meetings, workshops, and engagement activities as required  

Who You Are 

You are a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with excellent communication skills who is aligned with UNSW’s values and committed to delivering high-quality student support. You will bring: 

• Experience in Genuine Student assessment and/or student visa processing  

• Understanding of Genuine Student requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks, including ESOS, TEQSA, and Department of Home Affairs guidelines  

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to apply policies, procedures, and sound judgement consistently and accurately  

• Experience providing guidance, mentoring, or quality assurance support within an operational environment  

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines during high-volume processing periods 

Candidates will need to have ongoing working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship.  

The role operates on a hybrid basis, Monday to Friday during business hours. As January is a peak operational period, candidates will be required to work throughout January and during the end-of-year shutdown period (excluding public holidays). 

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include:  

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as cover letter that addresses your motivation and your suitability for the role addressing all points under the “who you are” section of the job ad.  

Applications close:  9 June 11.55PM

Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au  

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

Pre-Employment Checks 

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. 

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: 

• Provide Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation (if successful) 

• National and International Criminal history checks 

• Entitlement to work and ID checks 

• Working With Children Checks 

• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration 

• Verification of relevant qualifications 

• Verification of relevant professional membership 

• Employment history and reference checks 

• Financial responsibility assessments/checks 

• Medical Checks and Assessments 

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.