Scholarships and Portal Leader

Scholarships and Portal Leader 
Aurora Education Foundation

• Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 + superannuation + NFP salary packaging

About Aurora:

Aurora’s vision is a society in which Australia’s First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life-long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

Our mission is to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose-driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation and won the Australian Employer of Choice Award 2023-2024.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Aurora is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds. 

About the role:

This is a newly created role is accountable to the Pathways Program Manager and is responsible for the delivery, development, and successful outcomes of the Pathways and Partnerships teams. The focus will be on the delivery of domestic and international Scholarships and the Indigenous Pathways Portal.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Scholarships operational plan and budget.
• Manage the end-to-end process for all domestic and international scholarships
• Managing and monitoring scholarships, including scholar payments and reporting
• Maintain accurate and current records of scholarship details in a master spreadsheet and/or CRM dashboard
• Preparation and distribution of all documentation
• Manage the administration of the Scholar Support Framework. 
• Navigating university systems and processes
• Planning Scholar events and retreats
• Supporting Scholars to explore post-study next steps
• Connecting Scholars with other Aurora participants, alumni and stakeholders
• Lead the response to scholarship inquiries and liaise with potential scholarship candidates.
• Managing the Scholarships inbox, triaging emails and escalating to Pathways Programs Manager.
• Lead the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Ensure all funding and reporting requirements are met.
• Lead the development and management of the Portal operational plan and budget.
• Manage the Indigenous Pathways Portal maintenance and ensure all scholarship and opportunity listings remain current and accurate.
• Ensure all Indigenous Pathways Portal listings remain current and accurate in Aurora’s CRM.
• Maintain awareness of emerging issues to ensure a positive user experience of the Portal. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to explore opportunities to expand the Portal’s function.
• Maintain awareness of emerging themes in Indigenous employment, the tertiary and VET education sectors to assess the viability of potential target audiences.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management
• Support the Partnerships and Strategy team to develop and implement a calendar of engagements to promote Scholarships and the Indigenous Pathway Portal
• Identify opportunities to establish relationships with universities, Indigenous sector organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Attend relevant external stakeholder events to promote or raise awareness of Aurora and the Pathways Programs.
• Support with the delivery of program information and recruitment sessions for university students and faculty. 
• When required, contribute to reports and funding proposals via writing submissions and / or attend stakeholder meetings.
• Support the Partnerships and Strategy team to ensure all Scholarship Program and scholar information on Aurora’s websites and media platforms remains relevant and current. 

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.
• Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.
• Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.
• Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model – 3 days working from home, ‘No Meetings Fridays,’ and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

About you:

• Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
• Be a leader who prioritises purpose and people and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, organisations, histories, and the strengths and issues facing Indigenous people in Australia in meeting their aspirations
• Promote cultural, psychological, and child safety and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment. 
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across teams. 
• Well-developed written communication capabilities. 
• Ability to balance taking direction and exercising initiative.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, project management, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as a Program Lead or equivalent in the sector
• Experience using Microsoft suite of programs and CRM
• If you’re a high achiever driven by the desire to make a significant impact, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that allow every individual’s potential to be realised. Join us in this vital, fulfilling work and be part of a legacy of change and growth.

Please direct any questions related to this position to pc@aurorafoundation.com.au

If you are interested in applying to join the team, please submit your resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Aurora is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.