Scholarships Officer

Australian Institute of Company Directors; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Salary sacrificing

Employee assistance program

Professional development and education

Job summary

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is seeking a Scholarships Partner to lead end-to-end delivery of its scholarship programs, ensuring a seamless experience for applicants, scholars, and partners. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, managing budgets, and producing reporting on progress and impact.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of scholarships, ensure eligibility and communications, and maintain accurate records across CRM systems

Qualifications

• Experience managing scholarships, grants, or similar funding programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience drafting reports or program materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of scholarship programs from application to completion and reporting.
• Oversee application processes, eligibility criteria, timelines, and applicant communications.
• Deliver information sessions and support applicant engagement.
• Act as primary contact for applicants, scholars, and partners with professional communication.
• Build relationships with corporate, government, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support program delivery and data insights.
• Analyse program data to improve outcomes and reporting.

Skills

Scholarships management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

CRM systems

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Program coordination

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Good Grants

Wisenet

Job description

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance, building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50,000 includes directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.

Job Description

About the team

The Sectors Team is dedicated to guiding, engaging, and creating opportunities that enhance governance capabilities in areas where the AICD can deliver significant impact. By delivering targeted programs, scholarships, and initiatives, we support and strengthen directorship standards across key sectors including Not-for-Profit, First Nations organisations, and Board Diversity.

Bringing together deep sector expertise and program delivery capability, the team plays a vital role in building governance capacity across a broad spectrum of communities, ensuring diverse voices are supported, empowered, and heard.

About the role

As the Scholarships Partner, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of AICD’s scholarship programs, ensuring a seamless experience for applicants, scholars, and partners.

You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate program delivery, manage relationships, and ensure programs are delivered to a high standard. This role requires strong organisation, stakeholder management, and analytical capability, along with the ability to manage multiple programs at different stages.

Your remit will be broad and will include:

• Manage the full lifecycle of scholarship programs, from application through to completion and reporting
• Oversee application processes, including eligibility criteria, timelines, and applicant communications
• Deliver information sessions and support applicant engagement
• Act as a key point of contact for applicants, scholars, and partners, ensuring professional and timely communication
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate, government, and community stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to support program delivery
• Analyse application and program data to generate insights and improve outcomes
• Prepare internal and external reports, including progress and impact reporting
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial acquittals across scholarship programs
• Maintain accurate records across CRM systems and scholarship platforms (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365, Good Grants, Wisenet)
• Manage contracts and scholarship documentation

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

You will have strong technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, and you will champion the AICD “OneTeam” approach and values of: Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration. In addition, you will also have the following:

• Experience managing scholarships, grants, funding programs, or similar
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in financial administration and managing budgets, including payments, acquittals, and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting reports or program materials.
• Experience using CRM systems and program platforms
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data, documentation, and reporting.
• A proactive, organised approach with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and cultural awareness when working with diverse communities

Join the AICD

There are many benefits of joining the AICD, but the following are examples of what you can expect:

• Enjoy true flexibility with hybrid working arrangements that support balance and productivity.
• Maximise your benefits with access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
• Feel supported with a comprehensive employee assistance program available to you and your immediate family.
• Join a collaborative, solutions‑focused team that genuinely lives a ‘One Team’ culture.
• Grow your career with confidence through our capability framework, ongoing professional development programs, and access to the AICD education platform—including training courses, webinars, professional coaching, and external study support.
• Have an impact in an organisation recognised as the gold standard in governance, policy, and leadership across Australia.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexuality, cultural and linguistic backgrounds,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability.

We provide reasonable adjustments including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] .

For further information on what it’s like to work with us, please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:

Please note, applications close on 23 October 2026. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates shortly after this date. If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please contact Renee Patu, Talent Acquisition Manager, via email on [e-mail]