Manager Scholarships (On Program), New Colombo Plan Program Support Unit
Senior leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of scholar support services.
Based in Adelaide, 3-Year fixed term contract.
Lead meaningful change during an exciting growth phase.
This Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and people‐centred Manager, Scholarships (On Program) to lead the delivery of scholar support and grants administration services for the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program. You will manage a high performing team, support scholars, ensure well‐prepared self‐reliant scholars, lead change to scale the program, embed proactive, risk‐aware model and continuously improve systems.
Responsibilities
* Lead day‐to‐day scholar support and grants administration in line with NCP Scholarship Program Guidelines and Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles.
* Lead, coach and develop a team of Senior Coordinators and Scholarship Coordinators.
* Drive change management initiatives, supporting a shift towards a scalable, accountability‐based grants management model.
* Engage regularly with the New Colombo Plan Secretariat and contribute to reporting and operational decision‐making.
* Build constructive relationships with universities, DFAT stakeholders and delivery partners, clearly articulating program intent and policy.
* Ensure effective risk, incident and safeguarding systems are in place and actively implemented.
* Coordinate with DFAT, universities, insurers and emergency service providers on scholar incidents and emerging risks.
* Ensure timely, accurate data capture in DFAT systems and oversee regular quality audits.
Qualifications
* Experience in leading a support service function ideally as part of a government funded program.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Australian university sector, particularly international education and scholarships.
* Experience in managing and administering grants highly desirable.
* Strong people's leadership skills, with a track record of building high‐performing teams.
* Proven ability to implement change and continuously improve systems and processes.
* Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with confidence managing high‐volume, detail‐heavy workloads.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including providing concise, evidence‐based advice.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in management, business, public policy or related field.
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