Admissions Officer - La Trobe University

Essential Criteria:
Skills and knowledge required for the position:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Essential skills and knowledge:
- Experience in admission, particularly in international admissions, and related activities and the application of relevant government legislation.
- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated capacity to organize work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision, and contribute positively to an effective team.
- High-level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Vietnamese, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution-orientated approach.
Specific skills and knowledge:
- Operates as an individual responsible for the organization and delivery of admissions-related work, to meet School/Division/Department/Subunit objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of student administration-related policies, procedures, or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Knowledge of legislation related to International and the ability to interpret relevant guidance to perform the role.
Capabilities required to be successful in the position:
- Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person's perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and behavior.
- Ability to work collaboratively, recognize the value of diversity, and model accountability, connectedness, innovation, and care.
- Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas, and respectfully challenge existing practices to improve current ways of working.
- Ability to implement improvements to local processes.
Essential Compliance Requirements:
To hold this La Trobe University, position the occupant must:
- Take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures, and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.
- Have legal rights to live and work in the agreed location within Vietnam and the ability to travel sporadically to Australia.
Other Information:
The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and is subject to changes to university goals and priorities, activities, or the focus of the job.
Position Flexibility:
- La Trobe University is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.
La Trobe Cultural Qualities:
Our cultural qualities underpin everything we do. As we work towards realizing the strategic goals of the University, we strive to work in a way that is aligned with our four cultural qualities:
- We are Connected: We connect to the world outside - the students and communities we serve, both locally and globally.
- We are Innovative: We tackle the big issues of our time to transform the lives of our students and society.
- We are Accountable: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We hold each other and ourselves to account, and work to the highest standard.
- We Care: We care about what we do and why we do it. We believe in the power of education and research to transform lives and global society. We care about being a difference in the lives of our students and communities.