Career opportunities at Torrens University

We are a swiftly growing University – agile and constantly evolving – so there are always new openings for you to join our team or move between roles.
Find a fulfilling career in academia, take on a role working with students, or join us in IT, marketing or finance. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and want to be a part of our team.

Career pathways

Our supportive working environment focuses on helping you constantly grow and develop, so whichever role you join us in, you’ll find career pathway opportunities at every turn. Begin your career at Torrens University in a student advisory capacity and work your way towards being an area manager. Or begin in campus operations and take advantage of professional development to take up a role in marketing.

We encourage, recognise and celebrate career growth and internal mobility
We never lose sight of our “Begin and End with People” value. Hiring internally, we support professional development, career advancement and personal aspirations to make your working life at Torrens University a more rewarding experience. Your career development is important to us and we recognise that you may want to consider further career opportunities at Torrens Global Education when the time is right so we encourage internal mobility when hiring for all opportunities.

We have a progressive Academic Promotions policy
Our progressive Academic promotions policy takes into account teaching, research, industry and service to the University. Academics can see their careers grow to world class Professors or take on academic leadership roles leading teams in research and or teaching.

We will support you every step of the way towards finding a career you love at Torrens University Australia.

Talent communities
Our talent communities let us stay connected with candidates who are interested in future opportunities at Torrens University Australia, Think Education or Media Design School.

How it works
When you express interest or apply to a role and are not successful, you become part of our talent community pool. When a role that matches your experience and career goals becomes available, we’ll contact you. This means suitable roles come to you, and you don’t need to wait until they’re advertised to apply.

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

• Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
• Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
• Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
• The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

• Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
• Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
• Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
• PhD students can stay upto 4 years

2. ADMISSION CRITERIA
Torrens University Australia provides a range of pathways to university study as part of its commitment to equity and a belief that everyone should have access to further education.

Core to the University’s philosophy is that all students with the capacity to succeed in tertiary study should have the opportunity to do so, regardless of social or educational disadvantage. The University’s Admissions Policy reflects these aims. Selection processes are applied fairly and openly, and recognise that formal qualifications are not the only measure of the capacity to succeed.

To gain entry to an accredited undergraduate course at Torrens University Australia, applicants must both satisfy general admissions criteria and meet any additional course requirements where specified.

All admissions criteria and course-specific requirements apply consistently across campus locations and study modes.

A. APPLICANTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
I. Applicants who have completed prior higher education study may be assessed and selected for admission if they meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any course-specific entry requirements including but not limited to interviews, referee reports and portfolios:

A completed higher education qualification at AQF level 5 (diploma) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
II. Applicants who have completed a bridging or enabling program at an Australian University or another accredited provider may be assessed and selected for admission if the program is recognised as a basis for admission to an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above by another Australian University.

III. Applicants admitted based on prior higher education study may be eligible for Advanced Standing in the form of credit and/or recognition of prior learning (RPL) under the Torrens University Australia Credit Policy.

Students with completed subjects may be eligible for specified credit and/or elective exemptions
Students who have completed a qualification at AQF level 5 (diploma) or above may be eligible for block credit (where a block credit agreement exists)
Students with a mix of formal study and informal and/or non-formal learning may be eligible for recognition of prior learning in addition to any credit approved.
Credit will not be applied automatically. Applicants must apply for credit and/or RPL as early as possible prior to each study period, with applications not accepted after week 2.

B. APPLICANTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
I. Applicants who have completed prior vocational education study may be assessed and selected for admission if they meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any course-specific entry requirements including but not limited to interviews, referee reports and portfolios:

A completed vocational education qualification at AQF level 4 (Certificate IV) or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO)
Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above, or equivalent, at a registered training organisation (RTO)
II. Applicants admitted based on prior vocational education study may be eligible for Advanced Standing in the form of credit and/or recognition of prior learning (RPL) under the Torrens University Australia Credit Policy.

Students with completed units of competency may be eligible for specified credit and/or elective exemptions
Students who have completed a qualification at AQF level 4 (Certificate IV) or above may be eligible for block credit (where a block credit agreement exists)
Students with a mix of formal study and informal and/or non-formal learning may be eligible for recognition of prior learning in addition to any credit approved.
Credit will not be applied automatically. Applicants must apply for credit and/or RPL as early as possible prior to each study period, with applications not accepted after week 2.

C. APPLICANTS WITH WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years ago (whether that be three years ago or thirty years or more) may be assessed and selected based on any combination of their:

Formal learning, including fully or partially completed qualifications, schooling or other structured courses of learning that lead to an officially accredited qualification
Non-formal learning through structured courses that do not lead to an officially accredited qualification, such as work-based courses and non-accredited professional development
Informal learning gained through relevant work or life experience, self-tuition and social, family, hobby or leisure activities and experiences. This might also include volunteering experience, community activities or industry experience.
Course-specific requirements may describe additional criteria against which applications based on work and life experience will be assessed.

D. APPLICANTS WITH RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION (WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS)
I. Australian Year 12 (all states and territories)

Applicants who have completed an Australian secondary school certificate, or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution, within the prior two-year period may be assessed and selected for admission if they meet the minimum threshold ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). The following minimum threshold ATARs apply:

For entry to AQF level 7 (Bachelor degrees), applicants must have a minimum ATAR of 60
For entry to AQF level 6 (Associate degrees) or AQF level 5 (Diplomas), applicants must meet course-specific entry requirements.
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) must have:

Completed their IB Diploma, and
Achieved a score of at least 24 points.
All ATAR scores quoted include any adjustment made through one of the tertiary admission centres (UAC, SATAC, QTAC or VTAC), for example due to eligibility for equity adjustment, location adjustment, subject adjustment or Elite Athlete / Performer adjustment.

Applicants who meet the minimum ATAR for admission may then be assessed against course-specific requirements, including but not limited to interviews, referee reports, portfolios and auditions.

II. Overseas Year 12 Equivalent

Applicants who have completed a secondary school qualification from an overseas institution within the prior two-year period, will have their application assessed by the International Admissions team to determine equivalency with the Australia secondary school certificate, using NOOSR and/or NARIC guidelines.

III. Non-ATAR Admission

Recent school leavers whose schooling has been interrupted or whose performance has been impacted by disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission even if they have not achieved a valid ATAR or if their ATAR is below the minimum threshold

Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent; AND

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.