Australian Institute of Company Directors - Sydney NSW

8d ago , from Australian Institute of Company Directors

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.

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, Positive Grants, Wisenet)

Manage contracts and scholarship documentation

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

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

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📌 Scholarships & Grants Officer (Sydney)
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