Program Lead - Student as Partners

Job no: 538761
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Student Services, Student Recruitment / Admissions, Management

• Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term until July 2027
• Remuneration: $113926-$123302 + 17% super (level 7)
• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid)

Why Your Role Matters

At UNSW, we are committed to creating meaningful social impact through education, equity and community engagement. As the Students as Partners Program Lead, you will play a key role in advancing this mission by designing and delivering a dynamic program that empowers university students to inspire and support high school students—particularly those underrepresented in higher education.

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Students as Partners Program, shaping how student ambassadors are recruited, trained and supported to deliver engaging, high-quality student outreach experiences. As relatable role models, these ambassadors share their stories and help high school students build confidence and better understand their pathways to university.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support a cohort of approximately 180 University Ambassadors, including contributing to recruitment and providing ongoing coaching and guidance (this is not a day-to-day supervisory role)
• Design, deliver and refine engaging training programs, learning experiences and program initiatives
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless program delivery and effective scheduling
• Use data, feedback and best practice to continuously improve program outcomes and impact
• Contribute to innovative, student-led and co-designed initiatives across the university

Reporting to the Head of Educational Outreach and Pathways, you will manage one direct report and play a central role in strengthening UNSW’s outreach and engagement through a high-impact, student-led program.

About You

You are student-centred and could bring experience from a range of backgrounds—including education, workforce development, community engagement or program delivery in not-for-profit sector. We welcome diverse career pathways and value the different perspectives they bring to this role.

You have a solid foundation in facilitation, peer learning and training design, and are confident building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. We would also like you to bring:

• Experience managing student ambassadors, volunteers or educational outreach programs, and delivering training or learning initiatives
• Strong program facilitation skills, with an understanding of peer-to-peer learning, student mentoring, and co-delivery approaches that centre lived experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and present with confidence
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and external partners
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for equity and access to education

You are adaptable, collaborative and motivated by making a difference. You will occasionally be travelling across Sydney and NSW (a driver’s licence is desirable but not essential). The team generally works from home 2 days a week.

This role is a parental leave cover until July 2027. Candidates will need to have valid working right, a valid WWCC and Police Check.

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are interested and addressing the “About You” section of this job ad.

Applications close: 30 April 11.55PM

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed): Anne de Voronine, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

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

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.

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