(HEO4) $73,961 - $81,067 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fulltime, continuing position.
Exciting opportunity to join the Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) as our Admissions Assistant, in a fulltime, continuing capacity.
The AGRS is seeking an Admissions Assistant to coordinate prospective graduate research student enquiries and provide support with operational tasks including facilitating application processing, liaising with applicants and Faculty staff to ensure information flow and undertaking data entry.
This position reports to the Manager Admissions and Scholarships and would suit an individual who excels in organisational and administration skills, thrives working in a high-volume environment and has a meticulous approach to ensure tasks are completed accurately. The successful candidate will utilise their well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with various colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
To be successful you will need:
- The ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Experience working effectively within a team.
- High level computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
- Experience working in student support and / or admission roles within a university environment is highly desirable but not essential.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Your division's broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as outlined in the position description.
Applications close 11:55pm, 17 September 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:
Darlene Truong
Manager, Admissions and Scholarships
P: +61 (8) 8313 3882
E: darlene.truong@adelaide.edu.au
You'll find a full position description document below.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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