Jobs and Careers

• Manage the full scholarships and prizes lifecycle across Division of Student Services & Operations
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Ongoing, full-term position based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is building a vision of a place-based University with a mission to enhance the intellectual, economic, social and cultural future of Tasmania, and from Tasmania, contribute to the world in areas of distinctive advantage. The University recognises that achieving this vision is dependent on the people we employ as well as creating a people-centred University that is values-based, relational, diverse, and development-focused.

What you’ll do:

• Develop professional collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfactory outcomes for students and the University.
• Undertake a range of administrative functions across the scholarships and prizes lifecycle including, but not limited to, responding to student and staff enquiries, application management, shortlisting and selection, payments and ongoing eligibility checking.
• Provide administrative support under the general guidance of the Manager, Scholarships and Prizes and to ensure operational efficiency.
• Participate as part of a high performing team to deliver efficient innovative initiatives contributing towards University’s strategic goals within the scope of the Division of Student Services & Operations.
• Work within identified processes to complete tasks efficiently and accurately with the ability to identify and escalate opportunities for process improvements within the identified scope.
• Represent the Scholarships and Prize Team at events within Tasmania and nationally if required.

What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a relevant qualification or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a fast-paced office, excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and excellent stakeholder management.
• Capacity to display initiative, solve problems and meet deadlines in a demanding and dynamic work environment.
• Manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long term projects with the urgency of day to day demands.
• Ability to work independently or within a team to deliver positive outcomes as well as achieve identified goals and objectives and while ensuring compliance.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with a wide range of information management systems and software and the capacity to acquire an understanding of new technologies as required.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 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 criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Kirby Hansen, Scholarships Manager, kirby.hansen@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 6822.
• 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 - 501499 - Scholarships & Prizes Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 12 October 2025, 11.55pm

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.

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.