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Enrolment and Admissions Officer

An Enrolment and Admissions Officer assists new students with the enrolment process, provides course advice, and manages administrative tasks.

How do I become a enrolment and admissions officer

Get qualified to work as a enrolment and admissions officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Enrolment and Admissions Officer generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been a slight decrease in the number of people working in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 2,700 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Enrolment and Admissions Officer. Enrolment and Admissions Officers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in towns and cities where larger educational institutions are located.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in becoming an Enrolment and Admissions Officer, you could enrol in a Certificate III in Business Administration (Education). This course explores the Australian educational system and provides opportunities to improve your administration skills with keyboarding and maintaining financial records. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment may also be appropriate.

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Enrolment and Admissions Officer careers

An Enrolment and Admissions Officer assists with the intake of new students at a school, university or training organisation. You might help students with the enrolment process or provide advice on subject and course selection. Enrolment and Admissions Officers might process enrolment forms or provide confirmation of admissions to students. You may also provide general information about your training facility to prospective students and their families.

An Enrolment and Admissions Officer should have strong personal skills and be able to work with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with students, families and staff. It’s important that you are organised and are skilled in a range of administrative duties. Enrolment and Admissions Officers often deal with several students at once so you’ll need to be able to multitask.