Job Reference: 1646441
Curtin University is seeking a customer-focused Scholarships Advisor to join our Student Services team in administering the Australian Government's Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) program.
In this varied role, you'll manage the end-to-end administration of scholarship programs, working closely with students, academic staff, government stakeholders and sponsors to ensure applications, assessments and payments are delivered accurately and efficiently. If you enjoy working with complex processes, providing outstanding customer service and making a genuine difference to students' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader, Scholarships, you will manage the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) – a government initiative supporting students undertaking mandatory, unpaid placements in teaching, nursing, midwifery, and social work.
You will develop and apply a deep understanding of relevant policies and eligibility requirements, which will enable you to offer clear, confident advice to students, staff, and sponsors.
You will oversee the full CPP lifecycle, from assessment, outcome, payment and reporting, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage CPP applications from assessment through to, payment and reporting.
- Provide accurate and timely advice to students, sponsors and University staff.
- Process CPPpayments and financial transactions.
- Monitor student eligibility, progression and ongoing scholarship compliance.
- Analyse data and prepare reports to support government and University reporting requirements.
- Build positive relationships across the University and with external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for:
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and has exceptional organisational skills.
To be successful, you will have:
- A degree, diploma with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience delivering high-quality customer service and managing complex enquiries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, together with experience working with databases and high-volume data.
Desirable:
- Experience administering scholarship, sponsorship or financial assistance programs.
- Experience within the tertiary education sector.
- Experience working with government-funded programs or external stakeholders.
Role Requirements
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants may be subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
Student Services is the student administration centre of Curtin University, providing and coordinating administrative services to support both staff and students. Under the Student Management work area, the Scholarships Office ensures the University selects the best students for its courses in an equitable, accountable and transparent manner.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This role attracts a salary package of $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum plus 17% superannuation. plus 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria noted above (no more than 1 page)
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), 21 July 2026
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. 