Administrator - HowWeSurvive Project

Administrator - HowWeSurvive Project

Job no: 538848
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration

• Employment Type: Part-time (14 hours per week)
• Duration: 2 years
• Remuneration: $103,866 - $110,801 + 17% super + leave loading (pro rata)
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

Why Your Role Matters:

The Administrator plays a key role in coordinating and managing the general administration of the HowWeSurvive project within the School of Built Environment.

HowWeSurvive is a long-term initiative focused on improving how disaster recovery is understood and delivered, with an emphasis on community-centred approaches. Through research, education, advocacy and collaboration, the project works with communities, partners and government to strengthen recovery and resilience practices and support more effective, locally informed responses to disasters.

This role ensures efficient operation of systems, contracts and financial processes, while supporting project activities and events. The position works closely with stakeholders across the School and contributes to the effective delivery of project initiatives.

The role reports to the Professor of the HowWeSurvive Project and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage administrative processes and reporting systems
• Develop and maintain procedures, providing advice on administrative practices
• Monitor workflows and provide guidance to administrative staff as required
• Support implementation and application of policies and procedures
• Oversee financial administration including purchasing, travel, reimbursements and billing
• Support delivery of projects, initiatives and events
• Ensure accurate processing of financial transactions and budget monitoring

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role in relation to the selection criteria (listed under skills & experience above), via the application portal before April 23 at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Associate, UNSW: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

For queries regarding the role, please contact Professor David Sanderson: david.sanderson@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description