Administration and Office Support,Program & Project Management
About us
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.
Job Description
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 Officer, 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, Good Grants, Wisenet)
Manage contracts and scholarship documentation
Desired Skills and Experience
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 and delivering presentations.
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
Your career at the AICD
Our Values
Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration
There are many benefits of joining the AICD, but the following are examples of what you can expect:
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
Access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
Personal wellbeing support through AICD’s robust employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
A solutions focused, and collaborative organisation that celebrates a ‘One Team’ culture.
The AICD, is committed to developing its people through a capability framework and ongoing professional development plan. We support your career through access to our education platform with a wide range of training courses and webinars, professional coaching, and external education support.
An opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is widely respected and considered the ‘gold standard’ of governance, policy, and leadership.
An opportunity to attend highly sought-after events with influential speakers.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexuality, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability.
We provide reasonable adjustments including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@aicd.com.au.
For further information on what it’s like to work with us, please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the position by clicking 'Apply'. Please note, applications close on 12 April 2026. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates shortly after this date. If you have any queries regarding this particular opportunity, please contact Edel Ryan, People and Culture Consultant, via email on peopleandculture@aicd.com.au
