Description:
- Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term position until January 2027
- Salary Professional HEW 6 ($93,891 - $101,633) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the Role
The Senior Officer, Selection and Admissions, is responsible for assessing applications for admission to coursework programs for the College of Design and Social Context (DSC) for VTAC, direct and offshore applicants, and coordinating the assessment of credit requests for international applicants. The Senior Officer, Selection and Admissions ensures approved selection methodology is applied, in accordance with the University Admissions and Credit policy and program entry requirements.
The Senior Officer, Selection and Admissions provides customer service to DSC applicants and prospective students, handing enquiries via multiple channels, meeting agreed service levels. The position is responsible for providing accurate advice to prospective students, applicants, and staff regarding admissions processes, using initiative to resolve issues as well as liaising with other teams where necessary. The Senior Officer, Selection and Admissions assists in improving the efficiency and integrity of the selection process, contributes to the effective operation of the team, and participates in continuous improvement and development initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:
- Demonstrated expertise and experience with university selection and admission processes, including a sound knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
RMIT's College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society.
Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity.
Our work makes substantive contributions to sustainability and regenerative futures, global and social justice agendas and exploring the nexus of technology and the human experience.
We seek to deepen our understanding and offer possible paths forward for society by addressing these issues with imagination, rigour, and practicality. We do this through excellence in education and research that is future-focused, industry-connected and community engaged.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ' Apply' link below.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description - Senior Officer, Selection and Admissions
Applications close on Sunday 15 th February 2026 at 11:59pm
About RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about
https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university
Why work at RMIT University
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.
We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.