Candidature Management Advisor

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. 

• Support HDR candidates and supervisors through all stages of the candidature lifecycle, from application and admission through to examination and completion
• Be part of a team dedicated to research excellence, while enjoying flexibility, career development, and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term position with the flexibility to be based at any of our Tasmanian campuses

 About the opportunity

The Candidature Management Advisor is responsible for providing high quality advice and services to HDR applicants, candidates and academic staff regarding all aspects of the candidature life cycle. The Advisor manages, reviews and administers in a timely and efficient manner applications and offers, admissions and enrolments, scholarships, candidature commencements, changes to candidature and scholarships, examinations and completions. The Advisor performs these tasks in the two broad functional areas and teams of the Admissions and Candidature lifecycle as required.

The Candidature Management Advisor interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and undertakes a diverse range of high-volume tasks in a complex working environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and uses initiative and sound judgment.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers the chance to gain valuable experience, expand your professional network, and showcase your skills in a role that can lead to future opportunities across the University.

What you’ll do:

• Using specialised knowledge of the Higher Degree by Research Ordinance and procedures, maintain a portfolio of core operational tasks which entails providing high quality advice and customer services direct to HDR applicants, candidates, and academic staff regarding all aspects of HDR candidature.
• Working within a portfolio team, help to formulate and develop guidelines and procedures to support key HDR governance requirements.
• Interpret policies and procedures to provide accurate and timely expert advice, information and support to candidates and academic staff on all matters relating to HDR candidature and administration.
• Working with your line manager, use sound judgement and interpretation of HDR procedures to help manage and resolve complex HDR matters.
• Support key staff in Portfolios, Schools and Institutes, including the Associate Deans (Research Performance) and Graduate Research Coordinators to contribute to developing and enacting strategies that improve the candidate experience and meet performance targets.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality professional service to a diverse range of stakeholders within a university or large, complex organisation
• A university degree, and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education and training.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent high level administrative, systems and operational support within established guidelines.
• Proven experience in simultaneously undertaking a diverse range of tasks and identifying priorities, problem solving, and meeting demanding and competing deadlines in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated excellent competence in the interpretation of policies and procedures and providing subsequent accurate advice to high level stakeholders.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Dr Chris Dunn, Manager Graduate Research, Chris.Dunn@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 504167 - Candidature Management Advisor.pdf

Applications close Monday, 14 September 2026, 11.55pm

 As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.