Culture & Engagement Lead
Culture & Engagement Lead
Job no: 539287
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment
- Employment Type: Full time, fixed term contract until August 2027
- Remuneration: $148k-$157k +17% Superannuation
- Location: Kensington (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.
This role sits in the Culture & Capability function, responsible for the design and development of key frameworks, tools, programs and processes in the areas of leadership, culture, development, talent and wellbeing which will ensure that UNSW staff have the required skills and capabilities to successfully deliver UNSW’s Strategy: Progress for All
Why Your Role Matters:
As Culture & Engagement Lead role you will deliver lead the strategic direction and implementation of UNSW-wide programs that support UNSW’s talent management, D&I and employee experience projects.
Your delivery focus will span:
- Elevating talent management capability across academic promotions, strengthening processes, embedding culture and engagement practices.
- Shaping a Diversity & Inclusion partnering framework alongside D&I stakeholders, utilising data driven insights to guide human-centred decisions.
- Driving system and digital process optimisation for the Culture and Engagement space.
Drawing on your background in HR/higher education, you’ll partner closely with stakeholder experts across the University to embed programs and practices that uplift culture, performance and engagement in these areas.
Reporting to the Head of Culture and Engagement, you’ll play a key role in turning insights into meaningful action, strengthening organisational effectiveness and supporting UNSW’s most important priorities.
Who You Are:
You’ll bring extensive experience across the delivery of P&C programs within a large and complex organisations, ideally within higher education. Your background spans enterprise‑level program design, data‑driven evaluation and human‑centred approaches that strengthen culture and engagement.
You will hold the following skills & experience:
- A relevant Degree with extensive experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven capability in the management and delivery of people and culture initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise-level program and process management, data-driven evaluation and the application of human-centred design principles.
- Subject matter expertise in designing and leading initiatives to maximise the engagement of staff including engagement and culture.
- Broad knowledge and practical experience across key organisational development disciplines.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to facilitate group discussions and deliver presentations.
- Proven ability to influence senior management and stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.
- Ability to apply judgement, creativity and flexibility to generate new and innovative ideas and approaches and to solve complex problems
- Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, databases and HR systems
For more detailed information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description on the UNSW job portal listing.
UNSW 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:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. To be considered, upload your CV & cover letter (1 to 2 pages) detailing your interest and suitability for the job. Submit your application via the online portal before Thursday 7 May by 11:30pm 2026.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Get in touch:
For any queries please contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Advertised: 28 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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