* Full time
* Continuing
* Bundoora Campus
* Career progression and support
About the position
The Admissions and Scholarships department is committed to the seamless implementation and execution of administrative processes that support both the University's admissions and coursework scholarships, including Government scholarship and bursary programmes. The Admissions team manages the entire admissions process for new students, from application submission to final offer, ensuring optimised service that aligns with the University's core strategic objectives. This includes handling domestic direct, online, partner, international, and TAC admission activities.
Reporting to the Manager Admissions, the incumbent, will be considered the operating expert for all Tertiary Admission Centre admission and credit processes and systems. The role contributes to the coordination of administrative functions and workflows related to the broader admissions and activities across all cohorts both International and domestic.
The TAC Coordinator is responsible for managing relationships and processes between the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), and key university departments involved in admissions. The role plays a critical part in ensuring consistency in service delivery, operational processes, and collaborative practices across the admissions function.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
o Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
o Experience in admission and related activities and the application of relevant government legislation.
o High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
o 17% employer contributed superannuation
o On site child care facilities
o Flexible work arrangements
o Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Thursday 28 th August 2025
Position Enquiries: Tracey Doolan, Manager Admissions
via email T.Doolan@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
o Cover letter,
o An up-to-date resume and;
o A separate document addressing each bullet point below:
o Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
o Experience in admission and related activities and the application of relevant government legislation.
o High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement .