• Lead complex university admissions operations and service delivery, and make a direct impact on student access and experience.
• Enjoy a leadership role with autonomy, team management responsibility and strategic influence.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Success and Progression sits within the Education and Student Experience portfolio at The University of Western Australia (UWA). The team plays a critical role across the student lifecycle, including admissions, enrolments, fees, scholarships, advising, and graduation.

Within this, the Admissions team is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, and student-focused admissions processes that support the University’s strategic goals. Working collaboratively with academic and professional teams, Admissions ensures fair, compliant, and data-driven student selection outcomes across diverse pathways.

About the opportunity

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of TAC admissions and complex alternative entry pathways, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely outcomes across multiple applicant cohorts.
• Provide expert operational leadership, including supervising staff, resolving complex admissions cases, and acting as a key escalation point for high-risk or sensitive matters.
• Drive continuous improvement by overseeing admissions systems, business rules, data integrity and policy implementation to enhance scalability, quality assurance and applicant experience.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating staff in a complex operational or technical environment, including capability development and performance oversight.
• Extensive experience working with admissions systems, processes or data‑driven workflows within a university or similarly complex organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice on complex technical or policy‑driven matters.
• Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD [Senior Coordinator, Admissions Operations] [523970].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sam Eakins at sam.eakins@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Dee Turner at dee.turner@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.