Project Administrator - Unisearch

The Opportunity

• Expand your professional network across UNSW
• Full-time (35 hrs week) 13-month fixed term contract
• $88,717-$100,386 + 17% superannuation

Since 1959 Unisearch has been a leading provider of Expert Opinion and Consulting services to professional and industry markets in Australia. Drawing on the expertise of academics from UNSW, other leading universities and independent consultancies, Unisearch offers commercial and technical consulting contracts over a broad range of disciplines from product and materials testing to Australian Standards, and reviews of policies and procedures in specific industry sectors, through to analysis of equipment failure.

For our industry clients, Unisearch service-oriented approach and rigorous standards of excellence are backed by fast turnaround on contracts and a high degree of professionalism. Our academic and external clients enjoy the benefits of our strong expertise in contract negotiation, project and relationship management, and administrative support.

The Project Administrator will provide administrative support for the Client Relationship Consultants, to ensure efficient management of new and on-going projects. This role reports into Operations Manager, Unisearch and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

Skills and Experience Required

You possess well-developed organisational, administrative, and analytical skills, with a proven track record in accurately and efficiently preparing and editing technical or legal documents. Experience in legal, medical, or recruitment environments is ideal.

You also have excellent customer service skills with attention to detail, particularly working under pressure and managing high-volume workloads.

You work well both independently and as part of a team, and are proficient in office systems, including advanced Microsoft Word, email, CRM, with experience in quoting and invoicing processes.

To apply:

If a fast-paced administration role supporting a small team is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter including responses to the Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

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.

Contact:

Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Partner- e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:11.55pm, Monday 27th April 2026.

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.

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