Scholarship Officer

• Play a key role in delivering a high‑quality scholarships experience that supports student access, success and progression.
• Join a collaborative Student Success and Progression team committed to service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The Directorate of Student Success and Progression sits within the UWA Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Education and Student Experience. Student Success and Progression play an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience. The Directorate has responsibility for critical functions across the student lifecycle, including Admissions, Enrolments, Fees, Scholarships, Timetabling, Student Advising, Exams and Graduation. Working across the University, the Directorate partners with academic and professional leaders to deliver integrated, student-centred services that support academic success, retention, and progression.

The Scholarships team works closely with students, academic and professional staff, and external stakeholders to administer a diverse range of equity, merit and donor‑funded scholarships.

• Coordinating designated scholarships, including promotion, application processing, assessment support, offer management, financial administration and reporting.
• Responding to a wide range of student and stakeholder enquiries using sound judgement and a customer‑focused approach.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Substantial administrative experience, ideally within a complex service environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality customer service to diverse stakeholders.
• Well‑developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines while contributing positively to a team.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 18 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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