Role type: Full Time, Fixed Term - 12 Months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services - SASS
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847.00 - $109,163 p.a. (pro-rata for Part Time) plus 17% super 

• Coordinate prestigious scholarships / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Enhance student opportunities

• Apply today to contribute to impactful scholarship programmes, fostering academic excellence and strategic partnerships.

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
   

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity:
As the Partner Scholarships Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and administering prestigious scholarship programmes like the Rhodes, Fulbright, and Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships. You will manage enquiries, provide exceptional service to students, staff, and external stakeholders, and contribute to strategic scholarship activities and projects, ensuring impactful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Scholarship Programmes: Manage applications, enquiries, and selection processes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with operational plans.

• Strengthen Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with University colleagues and external partners to promote scholarship opportunities and maximise engagement.

• Support Team Projects: Propose and implement process improvements to enhance business activities and meet strategic demands.

• Foster a Positive Work Environment: Collaborate to achieve service standards, contributing to innovation, teamwork, and job satisfaction.
   

You may be a great fit if:

You will excel in providing high-quality service and managing multiple demands, using your communication skills and stakeholder engagement expertise to drive scholarship programme success.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience and education/training.

• Possess strong customer service skills, anticipating needs and exercising discretion.

• Be adept at managing multiple demands and using metrics to ensure accurate outcomes.

• Excel in building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Have proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
   

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 
   

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provide student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.  

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. 

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard  +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected].  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected]. 

Working at the University – what you need to know 
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Join Us and unlock your career potential! 

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• A separate document addressing selection criteria 1, 2 and 3, as outlined in the Position Description
   

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to submit a short video response to a set of questions after the initial screening

Applications close: 8 February 2026 - 11:55PM (AEDT)  

Position Description: PD_JR-008212 Partner Scholarships Coordinator.docx