Officer, Fees, Scholarships and Financial Assistance
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Job Summary
- Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
- HEW 5 $83407 - $% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
As an Officer you will:
- Administer all aspects of fees scholarships and financial assistance administration through the provision of expert advice and support. Maintain broad and up-to-date knowledge of all Government community and University programs HELP programs other programs and services which can assist students making appropriate referrals to other areas of the University as appropriate.
- Review and update student information and financial transactions ensuring adherence to University policies operating procedures and Government legislation.
- Support university governance by maintaining work instructions procedures guidelines and ensuring compliance with legislation and reporting requirements to enable effective operations.
To be successful youll have:
- Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures policies and procedures.
- Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment involving face to face phone and written issue
- Experience providing services and support in a large organisation
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Pamela Pritchard (Manager Student Finance) via email at
For a copy of the position description please see below:
#579500 - Fees Scholarships and Financial Assistance Officer
Applications for this position close on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Please note that the University close down period is from Tuesday 23rd December and reopens Monday 5th January.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Financial Performance
- Financial Goals
- Financial Policies
- Journal Entries
- Accounting
- General Ledger Accounts
- Financial Statements
- Financial Transactions
- Financial Procedures
- Annual Budget
- Ensure Compliance
- Powerpoint
- CPA
- Financial Management
About Company
Deakin is Australia's 9th largest university with over 44,000 students, of whom approximately a fifth are international students from over 100 countries. We have more than 8,000 international students from over 100 different countries 40% of our domestic students, and 28% of our in ... View more
