Financial Inclusion Project Officer

Job No.: 695340

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $100,155 – $108,106 pa HEW 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking an innovative and collaborative Financial Inclusion Project Officer to drive initiatives focused on reducing financial barriers and enhancing equity outcomes across the student lifecycle. Based at our vibrant Clayton campus within the Access, Inclusion and Success team, you will consult, research, and lead the development of a tailored Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) in alignment with national frameworks. This pivotal role brings together various student financial support mechanisms and collaborates closely with our Scholarships team to design and deploy targeted campaigns that optimise scholarship acceptance rates among equity cohorts. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project officer looking to combine strategic planning with meaningful community impact.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic projects, driving multiple milestones concurrently, and utilising project management software, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of preparing strategic documents, formal reports and designing targeted communications and marketing campaigns
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, collaborate with, and gain cooperation from a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of the structural and financial barriers impacting higher education access and success for under-represented student groups

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful impact: support initiatives that improve pre-access, access, participation, attainment and success for students, with a specific focus on those from under-represented communities
• Work with purpose: be part of a high-performing, values-driven team that champions innovation and professional excellence
• Thrive and grow: access exceptional development programs, flexible work options, and an inclusive, vibrant campus culture

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Cara Scobie, Senior Manager, Projects and Development, cara.scobie@monash.edu 

Position Description: Financial Inclusion Project Officer

Applications Close: Wednesday 15 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST