"Deputy Manager, Coursework Scholarships"

Deputy Manager, Coursework Scholarships

• 561715
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Mar 24 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 8

Salary package: $121,359 – $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing

Priority consideration will be given to staff within the Education Portfolio, including College Staff transitioning into the Education Portfolio.

The Position

The Deputy Manager, Coursework Scholarships provides strategic and operational leadership within the Coursework Scholarships Office, supporting the delivery of high-quality, student-focused financial award services across the University.

Reporting to the Manager, Coursework Scholarships and supervising a large team, the role oversees day-to-day operations, ensures compliance with University and government legislation, and provides authoritative advice on scholarships, Commonwealth support, student payments and records. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining governance, financial integrity, and continuous business improvement across scholarship administration processes.

This position requires strong leadership capability, highly developed analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex higher education environment. The successful candidate will build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the Division in committees and working groups, and foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the team.

For further information please contact, Alex Shaw, Associate Director Admissions & Scholarships (acting) T: +61 2 6125 7765, E: alex.shaw@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.