HE Academic Scholarship and Quality Support Officer

HE Academic Scholarship and Quality Support Officer Position Title: HE Academic Scholarship and Quality Support Officer Employment Status: Ongoing, Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Department: Academic Quality Location: Multi-Campus Award Classification: PACCT Level 7 Salary: $91,441 - $100,717 p.a (pro rata) plus superannuation Hours per Week: 22.8 Applications Close: Wednesday 3 December 2025 Vacancy Number: 179 Why Join Us Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. Industry-led, hands‑on training Inclusive, future‑focused environments A strong commitment to staff wellbeing A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated HE Academic Scholarship and Quality Support Officer to join our Academic Quality team. This role supports the delivery of high‑standard scholarship services within the Educational Excellence Directorate. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage scholarship, research, and applied research outputs Provide advice on scholarship as a regulatory requirement Lead implementation of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Scholarship Framework review recommendations Collaborate with stakeholders on scholarship and applied research projects Support quality assurance activities for TEQSA and professional accreditation Prepare and analyse reports for governance, audits, and accreditation Undertake benchmarking and quality assurance assessments Promote a culture of scholarship and applied research across Higher Education Skills and Experience Required Postgraduate qualification (AQF 8+) in Education or related field, with progress toward PhD preferred Experience in tertiary learning and teaching, applied research, scholarship, compliance, and quality Strong knowledge of TEQSA and Higher Education Standards Framework Demonstrated ability to analyse scholarship data and prepare reports Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong organisational and time management skills Additional Requirements A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) A National Police Check How to Apply Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents. Please: Complete all pre‑screening questions Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD If applying for a teaching role , upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available): Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section File Requirements: Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., @ # % *). Selection Process An interview (in‑person or via Microsoft Teams ) Reference checks Employment and qualification verification Questions? Contact: Recruitment Team Email: ***********@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au Diversity and Inclusion Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child‑safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities. Recruitment Agencies Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr