International Admissions Manager

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Careers & Industry Division, you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices including ACAP University College, SAE University College, and Charles Sturt University Sydney & Melbourne.

Employing 5,000 staff globally, we create life-changing opportunities for students by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational learners each year across our global network.

Working in our Admissions team means becoming part of a dedicated professional community that extends beyond the classroom, with opportunities to collaborate across institutions, markets, and regions. Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with colleagues and stakeholders around the world.

We’d like to hear from you

Navitas is seeking an experienced International Admissions Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality international admissions and compliance operations within the Careers & Industry Division.

This role is responsible for overseeing international admissions processes across multiple institutions, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding experience for students and agents. The International Admissions Manager will lead the admissions team, manage complex compliance matters, and work closely with internal stakeholders to optimise systems, processes, and policies that support sustainable international growth.

The role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with Australian regulatory frameworks while driving continuous improvement in admissions operations, service delivery, and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the International Admissions team, ensuring effective performance, clear accountability, and a culture of high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee the assessment and processing of international student applications, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the issuance of Confirmations of Enrolment (CoE) through PRISMS, ensuring compliance with visa and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight of Genuine Student (GS) assessments, visa risk indicators, and admissions decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with the ESOS Act, National Code of Practice, and Australian student visa regulations, maintaining strong governance across admissions activities.
• Act as the key escalation point for complex admissions, visa, and compliance matters, working closely with senior leadership where required.
• Maintain oversight of student records and admissions data within CRM and student management systems including Salesforce, Navigate, StudyLink, and Banner, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with Recruitment, Student Services, Compliance, and Market teams to align admissions processes with institutional and market strategies.
• Lead training and capability development for admissions staff and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, workflows, and operational processes to enhance efficiency and compliance outcomes.
• Support audit preparation, compliance reporting, and internal reviews related to international admissions operations.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years’ experience in international admissions or compliance within the higher education sector.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing or supervising admissions or compliance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of PRISMS, the ESOS Act, National Code, and Australian student visa requirements.
• Experience working with CRM and student management systems such as Salesforce, StudyLink, Navigate and/or Banner.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail when managing complex compliance matters.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams and institutions.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to lead operational improvements while maintaining compliance and service quality in a fast-paced environment.

Navitas Careers and Industry (C&I) focuses on shared values, respect and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.

At C&I our employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Up to 50% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in courses offered by Navitas colleges
• Health & well-being packages including access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: 

C&I, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Extra information 

For more information or to view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers. 

Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and undergo criminal records and working with children check. 

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To Apply:

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.