Scholarship Advisor (18380)

Job Reference: 1683478

Are you an organised and customer-focused professional with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail?

Curtin University is seeking a Scholarships Advisor to join our Scholarships team within Student Services. This is a continuing, full-time position supporting the administration of scholarships and sponsorship programs across the University.

About the Role:

As a Scholarships Advisor, you will provide high-quality advice and support to students, Curtin staff and external sponsors across a broad range of scholarship and sponsorship matters.

You will manage a portfolio of coursework scholarships and sponsorships from establishment and promotion through to selection, payment, continuation, completion and reporting. The role requires a strong understanding of relevant policies, processes and systems, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide accurate and timely customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, consistent and timely advice relating to scholarships and sponsor fees.
• Coordinate and manage scholarship application assessment and selection processes, including arranging and participating in selection panels and liaison with donors.
• Establish and maintain scholarships within relevant University systems and ensure scholarship information is promoted accurately.
• Arrange scholarship payments and assist with financial transactions, reconciliation and account management.
• Monitor students' academic progress and administer requests relating to deferrals, leave of absence, course changes, study load and scholarship completion or termination.
• Manage and reconcile accurate and confidential student and sponsor records.
• Build effective working relationships with students, academic and professional staff, sponsors and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and attend scholarship-related recruitment and promotional activities and contribute to reporting, projects and process improvements.
• Validate and analyse data for reporting

SELECTION CRITERIA
We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant degree; or a diploma with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel and database systems, together with the ability to accurately process high volumes of information.

Desirable experience includes administering scholarship or sponsorship programs, developing relationships with industry or external stakeholders, and/or working within a tertiary education environment.

Role Requirements

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants may be subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Student Services

Student Services is the student administration centre of Curtin University, providing and coordinating administrative services to support both staff and students. Under the Student Management work area, the Scholarships Office ensures the University selects the best students for its scholarships in an equitable, accountable and transparent manner. 
  
About Curtin University 
  
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/  
  
What We Offer You: 

This role attracts a salary package of $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum plus 17% superannuation. plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  
  
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/  
  
Join Us! 
 
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:  

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria noted above (no more than 2 pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  
 
Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), 4 October 2026
  
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 
  
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  
  
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.