Careers

Administration Officer (Admissions)

Full time
$74,000 – $84,000 per year

College Profile

Burgmann College is a unique university residential community of 378 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Opened in 1971, Burgmann is affiliated with The Australian National University and is situated on its campus, proud to be on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. In 2021, the College celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its Founding and celebrated its capstone 50th anniversary alumni reunion event Back-to-Burg in 2022. In its 50 years, Burgmann College is proud to have produced a remarkable and diverse group of alumni, now living and working all over the world.

Our mission is the growth of the whole person— a vibrant and dynamic residential experience which equips young people with the interpersonal and intellectual skills that will best serve them to excel academically and make their most valuable contribution to the world.

Burgmann offers exceptional pastoral care in a non-hierarchical, multi-year resident structure. The Principal, Deputy Principal and College Dean live on-site, contributing strongly to residents feeling safe in their home-away-from-home.

Burgmann residents play an extraordinary role in the College’s governance, which gives them a powerful influence in making important decisions that affect them and their fellow residents and provides meaningful opportunities in governance training for a future generation of leaders.

The College was established by the Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches and the Churches of Christ, which are represented on the College Council. There is no religious test for entry, re-entry or any process within the life of the College. However, the College is not a secular foundation. It has an inclusive Christian heritage, which continues in various ways to define its character and sustain its lifestyle.

Burgmann is a community comprising residential members (students and staff), members of Council and members of Convocation. Unlike many older colleges, Burgmann is a single community with no hierarchies of residential membership, and students play a significant role in the affairs of the College.

The College aims to provide:

• a vital community
• academic support
• pastoral care for members of the community and, where possible, a wider university population
• the empowerment and development of students, with maximum cooperation with resident bodies

The role:

The Administration Officer (Admissions) is an exciting and varied role within the Burgmann College Administration Team, suitable for a person with interest and skill in organising all administrative aspects of our admissions process. As an important member of a small team, the Administration Officer (Admissions) will assist the College in ensuring all admission requirements are completed and compiled for prompt action by the Principal.

Reporting to the Deputy Manager of Residential Services, the Administration Officer (Admissions) will work collaboratively with the Manager of Residential Services to ensure all admissions tasks are completed efficently. The Administration Officer (Admissions) will possess excellent communication skills, and is vibrant, professional, accurate and engaging when working with internal and external stakeholders.

The Administration Officer (Admissions) will work with staff, residents, alumni, volunteers and contractors in delivering their duties.

*Please request the Duty Statement (see below for how to request).

Selection criteria:

Qualifications:

1. Completion of a degree or other qualification with relevant experience

Experience and Skills:

1. Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, alumni, and other stakeholders
2. Excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple administrative and admissions tasks concurrently and meet deadlines
3. Strong administrative knowledge of processes and procedures and their requirements and being able to follow, review, lead and be adaptable to a changing admissions environment.
4. Ability to adjust and problem-solve under tight deadlines and provide recommendations
5. Proficiency with email, Word, Excel, online forms, and online platforms such as Jotform (not essential)

Desirable:

1. Experience working and/or living in a residential college environment or a tertiary educational setting.

Attributes:

1. High ethical standards and commitment to ensuring administration and admissions meet varying requirements.
2. A high level of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of equal opportunity policies.

Application Process:

1. Please request the Duty Statement by email from the Manager of Business & Finance at: nerrida.higgins@burgmann.anu.edu.au
2. Applicants are invited to submit;
   • Cover letter
   • Resume
   • Response to the Selection Criteria (with reference to the Duty Statement) by email to the Manager of Business and Finance at: nerrida.higgins@burgmann.anu.edu.au
3. Due Date: Applications are due as soon as possible and by no later than 9.00am Monday 2 June 2025*.
4. Interviews: It is intended that interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held from Wednesday 4 June 2025.

• a current police clearance.
• a current full driver’s licence.
• Working With Vulnerable People registration.
• Occasional out-of-business hours duties may be required as part of the role and the successful applicant will receive flexible time arrangements in consultation with Manager of Residential Services.

*Suitable applicants may be considered earlier and appointed prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Reporting Relations:

The Administration Officer (Admissions) is appointed by the Principal and reports directly to the Deputy Manager of Residential Services.

Within a six month probationary period, the Administration Officer (Admissions) will participate in a performance review check in.

Commencement:

• Please include your earliest start date; we are hoping to fill the position for a prompt commencement in June 2025.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have experience in administration?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Do you have customer service experience?