Senior Officer, Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus Full time and fixed term until 31 March 2027, role commences in Jan 2027 HEW 6 $100,128 - $108,130 + 17% Superannuation This role is open to current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin employees only.

About the Role

The Senior Officer, Scholarships and Financial Assistance is responsible for delivering services that enable university outcomes. The position provides high level administrative and technical support for the implementation of the University, Donor and Commonwealth funded scholarship and financial assistance programs. The role provides expert and timely advice to staff, prospective and current students on scholarship and financial assistance matters.

As a Senior Officer, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, you will: Plan, prioritise and deliver work and critical activities, recognising barriers and identifying effective ways to address them while evaluating progress and adjusting approach Analyse information from a range of sources and distil key issues to support decision-making Investigate problems and select appropriate solutions from a range of alternatives Build productive stakeholder relationships and communicate with confidence and clarity Provide advice that addresses underlying issues and delivers practical outcomes To be successful, you’ll have: Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge; or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training Experience providing professional advice and delivering outcomes Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to manage competing priorities Experience working across teams Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Pamela Pritchard (Manager Student Finance) on pamela.pritchard@deakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD

• Senior Officer Scholarships and Financial Assistance-589851.pdf Applications for this position close on 28th October 2026. This role is open to current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin employees only. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.