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UNSW College

UAC Admissions Lead

Education & Training / Other

Posted 19/06/2026
Closes 03/07/2026

North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales

Full time

Not specified

  • Kensington location, 15min lightrail to Central 

  • Full-time Ongoing, newly created opportunity 

  • Hybrid work model, 2 days per week in office  


 Shape the Future of Student Admissions 

At UNSW College, we're passionate about opening pathways to higher education and creating opportunities for students from around the world. As part of the UNSW Group, we deliver leading pathway programs that prepare students for success at one of Australia's top universities. 

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated UAC Admissions Lead to take ownership of our UAC admissions operations and drive continuous improvement across admissions processes, systems, and stakeholder engagement. 


 About the Role 

Reporting to the Manager, Admissions Systems, you will lead the operational delivery of UAC admissions across UNSW College. You'll be responsible for managing offer rounds, admissions processing, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. You will also play an important role in projects and cross-functional initiatives, representing Admissions in working groups, providing subject matter expertise, and helping to drive business outcomes. 

This role is ideal for an admissions professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, process improvement, and working in a dynamic fast-paced environment. 


 Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of UAC admissions operations.  

  • Coordinate UAC offer rounds, admissions processing, and reporting activities.  

  • Ensure compliance with UAC requirements, College policies, and relevant regulations.  

  • Analyse admissions data and provide insights to support decision-making.  

  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of admissions systems and data.  

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

  • Drive process improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.  

  • Provide guidance and support to staff on admissions policies, systems, and processes. 


About You 

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

  • Experience working within a tertiary admissions or student administration environment. Experience with UAC, VTAC, QTAC, or a similar admissions centre will be highly regarded. 

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to represent Admissions in meetings, projects, and cross-functional forums. 

  • Experience participating in or leading projects, business improvement initiatives, or system-related changes. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting data and preparing reports. 

  • The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.  

  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and service excellence.  

  • Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in admissions, student administration, or a related field. 


 Why Join Us?   

  • Prime location – Modern, light-filled offices in Kingsford, just 15 minutes by light rail from Central     

  • Supportive, values-driven culture – People are encouraged to think differently and contribute ideas     

  • Extra leave – 3 gifted (paid) days over the end-of-year shutdown     

  • Professional development – Up to 50% discount on UNSW Sydney study (conditions apply)     

  • Wellbeing benefits – Access to Fitness Passport and discounted gym memberships  


Apply Now 

Apply today and join a team dedicated to opening worlds of possibility. 

Please follow the prompts below submitting:     

  • Your CV     

  • A short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role     

 For this ongoing role, we are only considering applicants with the following - Australian Citizenship, NZ citizenship or Permanent Residency status.       

For enquiries, contact [email protected]     

A position description is available above this page.    


 Applications close on 03 July 2026, but we may be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis. 

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