"Senior Manager, Coursework Scholarships and Prizes"

Job Description:

• Based in Student Experience and Success – Scholarships and Admissions Standards
• Full-time, continuing position based at the Adelaide City Campus
• Salary range: $132,705 - $141,974 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

This position will lead the Coursework Scholarships and Prizes team to deliver outstanding service and continuous improvement, by fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture and ongoing professional development. It will develop and implement policies and procedures for the administration of scholarships, grants and prizes, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation. The Senior Manager will lead the strategic promotion of scholarships, grants and prizes, delivering accurate and timely information to students, staff, and external stakeholders through effective communication channels, and will manage the oversight of fair and transparent application and selection processes for scholarships, grants and prizes, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, and scheme conditions.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

Reporting to the Director, Scholarships and Admissions Standards, this role oversees a team of 14 people, making decisions on prioritising, scheduling, local resource allocation, and immediate process improvements; and also provides initial feedback that informs tactical planning.

This role forms part of the Scholarships and Admissions Standards team within the Student and Academic Services Function and will provide role guidance, professional development, direction and coaching for between 2 and 5 direct reports.

Visit the AU website to learn more about Student Experience and Success.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in leading and managing a team, fostering high levels of engagement and performance
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures within a higher education context
• Strong background in strategic promotion and communication, effectively reaching diverse audiences.
• Experience in overseeing compliant promotion and selection processes

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 8 March 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact:    Alexandra Koszegi
Team Lead, Talent Acquisition
+61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

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Posted: 11/02/2026