CPP Scholarships Program Advisor

Curtin University; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 83,283 - 91,103; Full time

Job summary

Curtin University seeks a customer-focused Scholarships Advisor to administer the Commonwealth Prac Payment program. You will manage CPP applications, assess eligibility, process payments, and report outcomes, working with students, staff, sponsors and government partners.

You will develop policy understanding, provide clear guidance, and ensure compliance across the CPP lifecycle while building strong internal and external relationships. This is a fixed-term role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma, 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.
• Experience administering scholarship, sponsorship or financial assistance programs.
• Experience within the tertiary education sector.
• Experience working with government-funded programs or external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage CPP applications from assessment through to payment and reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to students, sponsors and University staff.
• Process CPP payments 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Degree or diploma

Tools

Databases

Data handling

Job description

Curtin University seeks a customer-focused Scholarships Advisor to administer the Commonwealth Prac Payment program. You will manage CPP applications, assess eligibility, process payments, and report outcomes, working with students, staff, sponsors and government partners.

You will develop policy understanding, provide clear guidance, and ensure compliance across the CPP lifecycle while building strong internal and external relationships. This is a fixed-term role with a competitive salary.