Jobs and Careers

• Work with stakeholders to deliver impactful, student-focused initiatives
• Provide day to day operational and administrative support
• Ongoing, full time role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is looking for a Scholarships and Prizes Officer to join their fast-paced team.

Working as part of the Scholarships and Prizes Team within the Office of Marketing, you will support the Manager Scholarships and Prizes in the day-to-day operations and provide administrative support to a multi-million-dollar university scholarships and prizes program.  This program is committed to keeping students front and centre, removing financial barriers to students being able to access higher education, and recognising and rewarding academic achievement.

Our ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.  You will thrive on taking initiative to solve problems, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively as part of a team.  You will be a great communicator, and confident navigating information management systems and everyday software tools.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake a range of administrative functions across the scholarships and prizes lifecycle.
• Develop professional collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to ensure operational efficiency.
• Work within identified processes to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Represent the Scholarships and Prize Team at events within Tasmania and nationally if required.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a relevant qualification or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
• Strong Organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to show initiative, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with information management systems and software.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Kirby Hansen, Scholarships Manager on Kirby.Hansen@utas.edu.au or 03 62266822.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501909 - Scholarships and Prizes Officer.pdf

Applications close Monday, 26 January 2026, 11.55pm

 The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.