• Flexible location
• Full-time and fixed-term until April 2026
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972

Overview of the position:

The Senior Officer, Scholarships and Financial Assistance is responsible for providing high level administrative and technical services supporting the implementation and effective administration of University, Donor and Commonwealth funded scholarship programs at Deakin University to staff and students across the University. This position also provides expert and timely advice on Student Finance processes and the suite of scholarship and financial assistance offerings.

As a Senior Officer you will:

• Administer coursework scholarships and financial assistance within required timelines and in accordance with University policy and relevant Government legalisation, covering promotion, application, offering and payment processes.
• Provision of expert advice to staff, prospective and current students in relation to Scholarships and Financial Assistance offerings and wider Student Finance processes.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on scholarship programs and financial assistance, providing accurate advice and statistical information to relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Provide technical support in relation to scholarship configuration within the Student Management System, monitoring data integrity, and leading the analysis and testing of related system enhancements and upgrades.
• Contribute to and initiate continuous improvement activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services and processes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated administrative, education and/or financial experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering customer service
• Working with Children’s Check (Employee) or willing to obtain

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Leanne Lui (Coordinator, Scholarships and Financial Assistance) on leanne.lui@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Officer, Scholarships and Financial Assistance.pdf

Applications for this position close on 19^th of March at 11.55pm.