Coordinator Scholarships (Pre Program) (Education)

TL;DR

Coordinator Scholarships (Pre Program) (Education): Coordinating the selection process for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program with an accent on compliance, grant administration, and stakeholder communication. Focus on managing application screening, interview logistics, and data validation for undergraduate scholars.

Location: Based in Adelaide or Canberra, Australia. Must have authority to live and work in Australia.

Company

A global development and consulting firm that partners with governments and businesses to deliver complex programs creating lasting impact in over 90 countries.

What you will do

• Administer the end-to-end NCP Scholarship selection process ensuring full compliance with guidelines.
• Execute application screening, eligibility checks, and coordinate shortlisting and interview processes.
• Manage professional communications with applicants and diverse stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for offers, scholar onboarding, and pre-departure activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support system improvements, data validation, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to reporting outputs, including selection statistics and grant management reports.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating large-scale administrative or program delivery functions, ideally in higher education, scholarships, or government grants.
• Proven ability to work with digital systems and databases to maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and experience managing high volumes of data in time-critical contexts.
• Well-developed communication skills for professional stakeholder interaction.
• Tertiary qualification in administration, international education, public administration, business, or related field.
• Must have legal authority to live and work in Australia.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on meaningful global challenges within a diverse workforce.
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all operations.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused working environment.
• Dedicated support for accessibility and neurodivergent individuals.
• Focus on safeguarding and protecting people and communities.