Senior Scholarships Specialist

• $98,334 to $107,565
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24496
• Term: Fixed-term, full time basis to 24 December 2025
• Remuneration: $116,370 to $127,294 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $98,334 to $107,565 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Scholarships Specialist to join Student Administration, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

This position coordinates initiatives and activities for the scholarships team, provides support to the Coordinator and oversees competitive scholarship offer processes. The role involves using reporting tools, creating reports, and working with QUT's systems and stakeholders to deliver a range of services relevant to the scholarships lifecycle and is responsible for delivering excellent student services through the implementation of efficient student-centric scholarships systems and practices. The role is also required to coordinate and participate in marketing and recruitment events.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The position sits within the Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio and delivers services across the student lifecycle and is part of Student Administration area. Student Administration makes a key contribution to the delivery of student services across QUT. The Scholarships team within Student Administration manages a range of administrative activities to assist faculties and stakeholders implement Scholarships, Prizes and Awards, to insure a student centric approach. The team is involved in managing scholarship offers to new QUT students and Equity Scholarships to existing students..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree together with at least four (4) years’ relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team that achieves outstanding outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across a range of initiatives.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative service improvements.

Demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level, compile complex reports and present to a highly educated audience.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships across staff, colleagues, networks and other external bodies to support and achieve business outcomes.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 23-May-2024

Applications Close: 06-Jun-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=4532D715-A6C5-4DBC-981B-DAC1299EC3D7

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