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Casual Project Officer

Level 6

2026-02-22

Location

Sydney, NSW

UNSW

Type

Casual

Required Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification
Project life cycle experience
MS Office proficiency
Project management systems
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Casual Project Officer

Casual Project Officer

Job no: 536854
Work type: Casual
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Project Management

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We’re a top 50 university globally and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

About AGSM

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), part of UNSW Business School, is ranked among the world’s leading business schools. AGSM offers globally recognised MBA programs and executive education, shaping leaders who drive change and innovation.

AGSM invites applications for a casual Project Officer (Level 6) responsible for providing effective support through coordinating project teams and stakeholders to ensure all timelines and deliverables are met.

The role will include:

  • Support the effective delivery of projects and initiatives
  • Develop and support project plans, schedules
  • Track and report on project deliverables to ensure metrics are in line with project plans.
  • Provide project and administrative support to the project team and stakeholders.
  • Assess and monitor project risks, issues and provide solutions to minimise risk.
  • Coordinate project administration, workshops, stand ups, meetings, and minute taking.
  • Manage assigned actions and report to stakeholders on project status.
  • Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification and experience working on projects.
  • Experience in the project life cycle and proven ability in the development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
  • Extensive computer literacy and skills in Microsoft Office applications and project related databases and management systems.

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

If you require any further information regarding the role, please contact Beverly Hurtado, b.hurtado@unsw.edu.au.

To submit an application for the role, please do so via the 'Apply Now' button. Please note, no applications will be accepted via email.

Position Description

Advertised: 09 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the key responsibilities of the Casual Project Officer role?

The role involves supporting project delivery, developing plans and schedules, tracking deliverables, providing administrative support, monitoring risks, coordinating meetings and workshops, managing actions, and complying with health and safety policies. See full administration jobs details.

🎓What qualifications and experience are required?

A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in projects are essential. Proven ability in the project life cycle, developing plans, and skills in Microsoft Office and project databases are needed. Explore higher ed admin roles for similar positions.

📝How do I apply for this UNSW position?

Submit applications via the 'Apply Now' button. No email applications accepted. Review the Position Description. Deadline around 2026-02-22.

📍What is the employment type and location?

This is a casual position at UNSW in Sydney, NSW. Categories: Administration, Project Management. Check UNSW career advice.

💬Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Beverly Hurtado at b.hurtado@unsw.edu.au for role queries. UNSW is a top 50 global university in Australia's Group of Eight.
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