The Scholarships Team at the Australian-American Fulbright Commission manages one of the largest scholarships exchange programs of the worldwide Fulbright Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a prestigious bilateral scholarship foundation in Australia.
About Us The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is a non-profit organisation sponsored by the United States and Australian governments and other institutional and business partners, private bequests, and endowments.
The program awards scholarships annually to post-graduate students and researchers to complete an international exchange program. It is designed to foster binational academic and research collaboration, cultural and idea exchange, and mutual understanding. Since its inception, more than 5,500 Australians and Americans have received scholarships to study in one another's country.
We encourage applicants to visit www.fulbright.org.au to find further information about the organisation and programs.
About the Role The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is seeking a Program Officer to join a small, dynamic team that is collectively responsible for managing the Fulbright Program in Australia.
Program Officers are responsible for administering the program for applicants and awardees. This includes responding to potential applicants, administering the selection, organising orientation activities, promoting and marketing awards, administering awardee visas and travel, and building and maintaining positive, supportive relationships with awardees. Program Officers are also required to support the Program Manager with reporting, stakeholder engagement and management, and reviewing and improving internal processes.
Part Time arrangements are also considered for this position.
About You We are seeking applications from proactive, professional, and collaborative individuals with keen attention to detail.
Program Officers should have excellent organisational and communication skills, take initiative, and enjoy working in a busy and ever-changing environment. Candidates may have a variety of professional experience, but they could also be recent university graduates who are interested in educational and cultural exchange, not for profits, and the higher education sector.
The Commission places priority on a positive and warm working culture, and the successful applicant will join a diligent and supportive team.
Desired Qualifications and Attributes Relevant Experience and Skills Industry experience, ideally with a background in customer service and/or project-based work.
Strong communication and people skills.
Data entry and database management skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
Public presentation skills.
Personal Qualities Highly organised and independent.
Collegial and personable.
Dependable, reliable, and professional.
Sound judgement and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues.
Interest in, and knowledge of, the Australian and United States higher education sectors.
A sense of humour.
Requirements Permanent unrestricted working rights in Australia.
A university degree (or in the final year of completion with relevant experience).
Relevant experience or industry knowledge.
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
A sound understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits Remuneration is in line with industry standards for the Canberra region. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers generous salary packaging options and 15.4% superannuation. We also offer an employee wellness program and opportunities for professional development. The Commission has spacious offices in Deakin and operates on a 4 ½ day work week of 38 hours.
How to Apply Please include a short cover letter (1-2 pages) in your application with your resume.
Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered. Applications from individuals with the desired qualifications and attributes will be favoured.
Applications can be sent to ****** or via the 'Apply Now' button on Seek.
The contact for this position is Iroshani Rathnayake (Administrative Assistant): (02) 6260 4460.
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