Student Scholarships Officer

• Employment Type:Full TimeFixedTerm until August 2026

• Remuneration:$88717-$% superannuation(Level5)

• Location: KensingtonUNSWCampus

Why Your Role Matters

As a Scholarships Officeryoullplay a key role in delivering a diverse range of scholarship programs at UNSW including equity merit-based faculty externally funded and international manage the full scholarship lifecycle from application to payment ensuring smooth and compliant administration.

Beyond scholarshipsyoullalso support other student financial initiatives contributing to the broader mission of enhancing student support. Reporting to the Scholarships Team Leader this role works closely with senior staff and colleagues across the University to provide outstanding service to students and stakeholders.

This is a fixed term contract approved until the end of August 2026 at this stage.

Role Summary

• Provide administrative and operational support for a wide range of scholarship programs and funding sources

• Assistwith end-to-end scholarship processes from advertising and application intake to assessment payments and progression tracking

• Respond to student and stakeholder enquiries escalating complex cases where needed

• Maintainaccuraterecords in scholarship and student systems ensuring compliance and data integrity

• Support general administrative and operational tasks to meet team priorities

• Prepare reports data extracts and documentation for internal and external use

• Contribute to system testing process improvements and efficiency initiatives

• Support other student financial programs and initiatives

• Assistwith scholarship events such as information sessions award ceremonies and outreach activities

• Collaborate with faculties and administrative units to ensure consistent and effective scholarship delivery

• Provide general administrative support to the Scholarships team including meeting coordination and communication

Who You Are

We are looking for someone whoisaligned with UNSWs visionand comes with:

• Previousexperience dealing with scholarship applications ideally or in student finances

• Strong excel skills and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication organisational administrative and customer service skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team preferably in customer serviceandhigher education settings

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with people from diverse backgrounds

• High attention to detail and accuracy especially in high-volume or peak processing environments

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and contribute to business operations and improvements

• Capable of working independently using initiative and supporting or guiding others as needed

• Demonstrates strong time management and multitasking abilities with a flexible and adaptable approach to shifting priorities in fast-paced dynamic environments

The successful person willbe requiredto work over the Christmas shutdown and occasionally be available after hours or during weekends.

Candidates will need to haveongoingworking rights this role is not available for sponsorship.

Benefits and Culture:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions andadditionalleave loading payments

• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)

Recruitmentprocess: Pleasesubmityour resume as well ascoverletter(no more than 2 pages)that addressesthe points in the who you are section.

Applications close: 16 November 11.55PM

Get in touch for any question or support:Anne de Voronine Talent AcquisitionAssociate

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not toproceedwith any appointment.