Job details
Job no: 543664
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration
- Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Professional Level 5 from $92,265 per annum + 17% Super
- Location: Kensington, New South Wales
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Programs Administrator provides high-quality administrative, operational and project support across the Education Portfolio within UNSW Business School, with a particular focus on data management and maintaining the integrity of the myBCOM and myMCOM platforms. The role supports the effective delivery of academic programs through accurate data management, reporting, documentation and coordination of administrative activities, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
Working collaboratively with Program Directors, Programs Officers and key stakeholders, the Programs Administrator contributes to the coordination of events, meetings and information sessions, preparation of reports and communications, and continuous improvement of administrative processes. The position plays an important role in supporting efficient program operations, maintaining data accuracy and enhancing the overall student and stakeholder experience.
The Programs Administrator reports to the Programs Manager and works closely with the Program Directors of the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Master of Commerce (MCom) programs, Programs Officers and the Senior Project Officer, Academic Programs.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A relevant tertiary qualification with at least 2 years’ experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Outstanding organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently, and with attention to detail.
- Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases, in particular in Microsoft Excel. Preferably, strong analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. R, Python, SAS) to support advanced data analysis and automation processes.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 8th November at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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.
Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time