"Scholarships and Prizes Officer"

locations

Perth, WA

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 4 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 13, 2026 (9 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR104808

About The Team

Student Journey Services is a collaborative group made up of the Future Students, Outreach, Scholarships, Student Enquiries, Student Transition and Student Success teams. Together, we support students through every stage of their Murdoch University experience from first contact to graduation.

We’re a team driven by connection, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to putting students at the centre of everything we do. Our diverse expertise helps us create a welcoming, supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Your New Role!

We are seeking a dedicated Scholarships Officer to provide high‑quality support for student scholarship programs. This role oversees student enquiries, assesses applications, ensures compliance with relevant policies, and coordinates the disbursement of scholarship funds.

Key Duties Include:

Responding to student enquiries and providing accurate information about scholarship processes.

Assessing scholarship applications and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Managing the administration and disbursement of scholarship funds.

Working collaboratively with students, staff, and stakeholders using strong communication and customer service skills.

Applying knowledge and skills gained through a completed degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous| Part time (22.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $80K – $98K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

A relevant degree with experience, or a suitable combination of education and training.

Experience administering financial or funding programs and monitoring compliance.

Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and stakeholders.

Initiative, accountability, and effective problem‑solving skills.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to manage varied tasks.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Kerina Puttman, Director Student Experience, k.puttman@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104808 as the reference.

Applications Close on 12 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.