Project Officer- Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship
Project Officer- Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship
Job no: 539314
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Research Administration support
- Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week; Part Time Hours of up to 0.8 FTE maybe considered
- Duration: Fixed Term until 29 June 2029
- Remuneration: Level 6 $100k - $110 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
- Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Recently launched in February 2026, the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS) is the first research Centre in the world dedicated solely to understanding and improving life after a cancer diagnosis. Established through a landmark $40 million collaboration between the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Cancer Council NSW, ARCCS leads world-class research to improve outcomes for cancer survivors – informing practice, services and policy across Australia – and ultimately helping people to not just survive after cancer but thrive.
Position Summary
The Project Officer plays a key role within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship, providing high‑quality project coordination and administrative support to enable the effective delivery of the Centre’s strategic and engagement priorities. Central to the smooth functioning of the Centre, the role combines operational, project management, and creative support across a diverse range of activities.
Key responsibilities include planning, tracking, and coordinating a range of Centre‑wide projects, with a primary focus on delivering engagement, communications, and marketing activities. This includes coordinating projects, events, meetings, and activities, and supporting marketing and communications activities such as mail outs, social media, and content development. The role also supports the delivery of broader project initiatives across the Centre and contributes to ongoing operational effectiveness through continuous process improvement.
Some Key Skills required:
- Demonstrated experience in project and event coordination
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience with social media and designing promotional content highly regarded
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience driving process improvements
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, while also taking initiative and working independently when required. Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Sunday May 3rd, 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
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.
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: 16 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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