Description:
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At the University of Newcastle, we are committed to making the student experience meaningful and accessible for all. We connect students with essential support and services, ensuring they can focus on their studies with confidence, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and inclusivity.
As Administrative Officer, Scholarships , you will be at the heart of this mission, working to administer scholarships at every stage – from enquiry and application to awarding and payment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students and help shape their futures.
With a strong focus on customer service, efficient processing, and accurate data management, this role contributes to an accessible and student-centred approach.
In this role you will:
- Administer scholarships efficiently, ensuring timely processing and accurate data management.
- Provide professional and responsive support to students and stakeholders throughout the scholarship process.
- Coordinate tasks within relevant systems to uphold process integrity and accessibility.
This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).
How will you inspire us?
You will have:
- Proven administrative experience, with a strong commitment to customer service.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with students and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students and making a meaningful impact on their future.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $80,972 to $93,929 plus 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- 17% super and salary packaging.
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
- Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
- A range of support and wellbeing programs.
For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
Your next steps
Important information before you apply:
- If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
Your application:
Your application must include:
- Your resume.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).
- A degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or; extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields or an equivalent combination of professional administration experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated ability to administer a high volume of tasks with competing priorities in an organised manner and meet strict deadlines consistently.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while also demonstrating autonomy, characterised by clear communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Displayed precision in data entry and retrieval, coupled with proficient computer aptitude, adeptly utilising a diverse range of software applications.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document . This document should not exceed 3 pages.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.
We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For specific position enquiries, please contact Amy Reeves via email at amy.reeves@newcastle.edu.au
Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.
Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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