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• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role      
• Remuneration: Level 5 from $85k (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

We're looking for a Scholarships Officer to join our team at UNSW, where you'll play a key role in delivering a wide range of scholarship programs. This includes equity and merit-based scholarships, faculty and externally funded opportunities, and support for international students. In this role, you’ll be involved in every stage of the scholarship lifecycle, helping to ensure it runs smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with University policies.

Beyond scholarships, you'll also contribute to the administration of student-focused financial initiatives, playing an important part in the broader student support services offered by UNSW. Working closely with senior staff, you’ll provide day-to-day operational support across several portfolios, always maintaining a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service to both students and stakeholders.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:  

• Provide operational support and administration across a broad range of scholarship types and funding sources, including internal, external, government, and philanthropic programs.
• Assist with the end-to-end administration of scholarship processes, including advertising, application intake, eligibility checks, assessment coordination, and payment processing, along with progression requirements.
• Support the preparation of reports, data extracts, and documentation for internal and external use.                                       
• Contribute to the testing and implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.                                         
• Support the administration of other student-focused financial initiatives, contributing to the broader delivery of student support.    
• Participate in scholarship-related events and activities, including information sessions, awards ceremonies and outreach activities.

About You:                     

• A relevant degree with some experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with sound organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suits products and the ability to learn and use University systems and record keeping platforms.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when completing tasks and whilst working with data.
• Ability to follow established procedures and apply guidelines, and provide feedback for process improvements.
• Willingness to take initiative within defined responsibilities and contribute to team activities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities in a busy work environment
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Wednesday 9^th July at 11.55pm.  

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au   

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.