Scholarships & Grants Program Officer
Scholarships & Grants Program Officer
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Job Description
About us
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50000 includes directors and senior leaders from business government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Description
About the team
The Sectors Team is dedicated to guiding engaging and creating opportunities that enhance governance capabilities in areas where the AICD can deliver significant impact. By delivering targeted programs scholarships and initiatives we support and strengthen directorship standards across key sectors including Not-for-Profit ASX First Nations organisations and Board Diversity.
Bringing together deep sector expertise and program delivery capability the team plays a vital role in building governance capacity across a broad spectrum of communities ensuring diverse voices are supported empowered and heard.
About the role
As the Scholarships and Grants Program Officer you will provide seamless operational support to AICDs scholarships grants and sector initiatives. This role will manage the full scholarships and grants lifecycle as well as sector programs - from writing proposals and securing funding to administering reporting and evaluating outcomes.
You will be responsible for building strong partnerships with funders and government agencies while ensuring programs are delivered seamlessly and to the highest standard. This role requires strong project management excellent communication and stakeholder skills and the ability to manage multiple programs at once.
Your remit will be broad and will include:
- Administer the full lifecycle of scholarships and grants programs from application through to completion and evaluation.
- Prepare and submit funding and grant proposals in line with partner and government guidelines.
- Act as the first point of contact for applicants partners and stakeholders ensuring clear and professional communication.
- Coordinate the design promotion delivery and evaluation of key sector initiatives.
- Manage budgets payments and acquittals to ensure strong financial compliance across programs.
- Maintain accurate records and systems including databases CRM entries and contract documentation.
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with funders partners and stakeholders aligning program objectives with partnership goals.
- Champion scholar and partner experience through onboarding communication and issue resolution.
- Monitor timelines and milestones ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and to a high standard.
- Contribute to strategy and improvement initiatives that enhance the impact of AICDs scholarships and grants portfolio.
About you
You will have strong technical aptitude and previous relevant experience and you will champion the AICD OneTeam approach and values of: Accountability Respect Excellence and Collaboration. In addition you will also have the following:
- 3 years experience in administering scholarships grants or funding programs preferably within an education not-for-profit or government setting
- Proven success in developing grant proposals and securing significant funding ($300k)
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in financial administration and managing budgets including payments acquittals and compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting proposals reports or program materials.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data documentation and reporting.
- A proactive organised approach with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism adaptability and cultural awareness especially when working with diverse communities.
Skills And Experiences
Your career at the AICD
Our Values
Accountability Respect Excellence and Collaboration
There are many benefits of joining the AICD but the following are examples of what you can expect:
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
- Personal wellbeing support through AICDs robust employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
- A solutions focused and collaborative organisation that celebrates a One Team culture.
- The AICD is committed to developing its people through a capability framework and ongoing professional development plan. We support your career through access to our education platform with a wide range of training courses and webinars professional coaching and external education support.
- An opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is widely respected and considered the gold standard of governance policy and leadership.
- An opportunity to attend highly sought-after events with influential speakers.
We welcome applications from people of all ages genders sexuality cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability.
We provide reasonable adjustments including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process please email .
For further information on what its like to work with us please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:
How To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the position by clicking Apply. Please note applications close on 2 September 2025. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates shortly after this date. If you have any queries regarding this particular opportunity please contact Edel Ryan Talent Acquisition Consultant via email on
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
