AIEF is looking for an exceptional professional to join our Scholarships Team and support the delivery of the AIEF Scholarship program.
About AIEF
hard heads, soft hearts, capable hands
AIEF was established in **** in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools.
Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment.
Backed by some of Australia's most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in **** to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 400 communities in every state and territory of Australia.
AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention and Year 12 completion rates and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in ****.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Executive - Scholarships will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of the AIEF Scholarship Program by working with Educational Partners, students and alumni through a range of stakeholder relationships and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive - Scholarships will have responsibility for the following:
Scholarships Program Strategy
Support the Scholarships Team to implement annual strategic plans focusing on growth, improvements and delivering contractual obligations to AIEF
Support the facilitation of annual disbursement of scholarship funds to Educational Partners.




Maintain strong relationships with Educational Partners
Support regular meetings between AIEF and Educational Partners and respond to enquiries regarding the availability of scholarships
Tertiary Scholarships
Facilitate the annual Tertiary Scholarship Program from application through to deliverables and disbursement of scholarship funds
Reporting
Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of the Scholarships Program as tracked to KPIs and deliverables
Assist in the development of reports to Government and external stakeholders
Leadership, Team and Collaboration
Work closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent experience for students and alumni
Participate in and contribute to organisation-wide events, projects and initiatives that require an all-hands-on-deck approach
Required Capabilities
Tertiary or other qualifications in a related field or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated alignment with AIEF's values: Authenticity, Tenacity and Audacity, Passion, Best Practice Pacemakers and Loyalty
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
Experience working within Indigenous education is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience in building effective and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, modelling, financial literacy and data analysis
Benefits of working with AIEF
Work with purpose
: See the impact of your work from year one by contributing to a mission that creates real outcomes for young Indigenous people and their communities
Generous salary packaging
: Boost your take home pay by up to $18,550, managing and structuring your remuneration in a way that suits you
Additional paid leave
: Enjoy seven extra days of paid leave each year on top of standard annual and personal leave. We also offer a progressive Annual Leave benefit that rewards long term commitment, giving you additional days of leave as your years of service increase
Central Surry Hills location
: Work from one of Sydney's most charming and well-connected inner-city neighbourhoods surrounded by popular cafés and restaurants within walking distance of Central Station
Career development
: Access to paid training, LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, accredited courses and coaching to support your ongoing growth and development
Employee Assistance Program
: Enjoy free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program designed to boost your wellbeing and keep you thriving.
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📌 Scholarships Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Indigenous Education Foundation
📍 New South Wales