• Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term until August 2026  

• Remuneration: $88717-$100386+ 17% superannuation (Level 5) 

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus  

Why Your Role Matters 

As a Scholarships Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering a diverse range of scholarship programs at UNSW — including equity, merit-based, faculty, externally funded, and international scholarships. You’ll help manage the full scholarship lifecycle, from application to payment, ensuring smooth and compliant administration. 

Beyond scholarships, you’ll also 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 

• Assist with 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 

• Maintain accurate records 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 

• Assist with 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 who is aligned with UNSW’s vision and comes with: 

• Previous experience 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 service and higher 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 will be required to work over the Christmas shutdown and occasionally be available after hours or during weekends.  

Candidates will need to have ongoing working 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 and additional leave loading payments  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that addresses the 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 Acquisition Associate, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au  

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 to proceed with any appointment.