"Scholarship and Prizes Officer"

Job Description:

• Faculty Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

Join a university that’s more than just a workplace—where your ambition is encouraged, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. At The University of Queensland, every role matters, and yours will help shape the future of education and opportunity.

We are seeking a motivated, energetic and organised Scholarship and Prizes Officer to play a key role in the delivery and administration of UQ’s scholarships and prizes. In this role, you will support the processing, reporting and ongoing management of financial awards.

You’ll also provide high-quality advice and information to a range of stakeholders, on matters relating to eligibility, application, selection, compliance and payment processes. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a collaborative, future-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-level administrative support across all stages of UQ’s scholarships and prizes, including application, assessment, selection, awarding, and ongoing eligibility monitoring.
• Draft scholarship rules and guidelines, manage Senate-approved financial awards, and support research program scholarship processes.
• Deliver clear, accurate advice and information to a range of stakeholders on scholarships, prizes, bursaries, and student fees.
• Generate specialist reports, manage enquiries, maintain systems (e.g. SI-net), support Schools, and monitor sector trends to enhance scholarship offerings.

For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience or experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.
• High level skills in interpreting and applying rules, policies, and procedures in complex situations.
• High-level organisational, planning, record-keeping, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise own workload, as well as the ability to show initiative and use problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior staff, students, school representatives as well as external organisations.
• High level of computer proficiency with software packages and enterprise systems.
• High level accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in student administration in a higher education institution or similar environment is desirable.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and criminal check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Manager Academic Services, Ms Julie Waldron j.waldron@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume, A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57112). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 13th November. Posted: 23/10/2025