Scholarships Advisor
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Overview:
Scholarships Advisor
Parttime (0.8/28.8 hours per week) Fixed Term position untilJuly 2026
Salary Level HEW 6 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working
About the role
The Coursework Scholarships team ensures the efficient operation reporting management and payments of RMIT University coursework scholarships.
As the Scholarship Advisor you will administer various databases excel spreadsheets and ensure the efficient operation reporting and management of RMIT coursework scholarships (predominately domestic). This will include administering the new Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP).
You will also manage and monitor processes and recommend relevant changes to financial and recording systems to the Manager. The position also maintains the currency of marketing and promotional material on scholarships and undertakes scholarship evaluation and reporting activities. Maintaining a detailed knowledge of coursework scholarships is an integral part of this role.
To be successful in this position you will have:
High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality and privacy of student data records.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret information report and make recommendations for action.
High level of administrative and computer skills necessary to manage and maintain complex financial records of scholarship decisions and payments. High level of skills in IT applications including Excel and competency using a range of formulas.
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and complete projects/tasks with a high level of accuracy to tight timelines within a high level of independence.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication and negotiating skills. The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly as part of a team within a positive serviceoriented environment.
Prior experience in a University setting (advantageous)
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy ViceChancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the Universitys strategies related to RMITs academic programs and the RMIT student experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs including the professional development of academic staff continuous improvement of the student experience learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.
The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.
The Students group shapes designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study life and the global workforce.
We work in partnership with students academics professional staff industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access participation retention and success for all RMIT students.
Our objectives are to:
Shape cocreate and inform an inclusive safe industryengaged and global student experience
Deliver impactful connected service care and development opportunities at scale and to
Engage empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.
We welcome a diversity of perspectives and are inclusive in our approach to work. We are aligned in our passion for having a collective and positive impact on the student experience at RMIT. Our team is comprised of talented and motivated people from a range of professional disciplines and backgrounds at various stages of their careers and including RMIT students.
We are a valuesled organisation and we value imagination agility passion inclusion courage and impact. The Group is led by the Executive Director Students.
ToApply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Emily Kaye (Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .
Position Description Scholarships Advisor
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Applications Close:
20 May 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
