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Student Admissions Officer – Ongoing, Part Time (3 days per week)

We are looking for an organised and customer-focused Student Admissions Officer to join our Partnerships & Development team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Review and process domestic and international applications for AFTRS award courses, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail and compliance with the AFTRS Admissions Policy and Procedure.
• Provide clear, timely and exceptional service to applicants, including managing complex correspondence and supporting deferred offers.
• Contribute to inclusive admissions practices at Australia's national screen and audio school.

Salary: AFTRS Level 5 ($81,925 pro-rata) + 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.

Close Date: The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 November 2026 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Apply: via the AFTRS Jobs Portal

About AFTRS

AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Student Admissions Lead, the Student Admissions Officer will ensure the effective, accurate and timely recruitment and admission of students into AFTRS. The Student Admissions Officer will undertake the domestic and international student admissions processes in accordance with AFTRS Admissions Policy and Admissions Procedure. This role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy in the processing of applications and recordkeeping.

This role will also manage complex correspondence with applicants and may be required to represent AFTRS at key prospective student events and contribute to other student recruitment activities. This role will implement admissions practices and communications that increase inclusion of groups typically under-represented and marginalised in higher education.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing Applications: Review and validate all applications for AFTRS award courses, ensuring applicants meet the admission requirements, including a working knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework and how it may apply.
• Applicant Correspondence: Manage correspondence with applicants, ensuring information needs are met and applications are successfully submitted with the correct supporting documentation.
• Deferred Students: Coordinate the process of applicants taking up deferred offers, including timely communications and recordkeeping.
• Assessor Collaboration: Work collaboratively with academic assessors to ensure they are onboarded and supported to meet assessment deadlines.
• Interview Coordination: Coordinate the interview process where required as part of a course application.
• Analysis: Undertake research and analysis of AFTRS course application data and competitor benchmarking to assist better decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify improvements in the AFTRS admissions process and systems, and work with the Student Admissions Lead to implement them.
• Student Recruitment: Support student recruitment activities at key times, including managing prospective student enquiries and representing AFTRS at events and expos.
• Cultural Safety: Foster culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.
• Other Duties: There may be a requirement to undertake tasks outside the scope of the responsibilities listed to support the organisation. AFTRS will engage in a conversation should these tasks arise. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.

About you – You Have:

Interest and experience in the creative industries, particularly screen and audio, a willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evening work, and a full NSW driver's licence are desirable.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to:

• Hold the unrestricted and indefinite Right to Work in Australia at the time of applying.
• Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check.

Diversity, Flexibility and Accessibility

As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours.

AFTRS is committed to building a richly diverse staff and faculty. AFTRS actively supports and appreciates workplace diversity, First Nations values, and we strongly encourage and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a wide range of backgrounds, and people with a disability.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments through our recruitment and selection process. Requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated confidentially and will not disadvantage your application. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email jobs@aftrs.edu.au or call 02 9805 6610. Further information can be found in the AFTRS Candidate Accessibility Pack.