Project Officer – Industry Engagement (UNSW Faculty of Engineering)

Project Officer – Industry Engagement (UNSW Faculty of Engineering)

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Job no: 539648
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management

The Opportunity

The Project Officer Industry Engagement is responsible for coordinating projects and initiatives in the Student Industry portfolio related to student and industry experience. The Student Industry Engagement Coordinator is responsible for creating a unique engineering experience that stewards industry relationships, coordinates engagement activities, and optimises program execution. The role of Project Officer Industry Engagement reports to the Manager – Student Industry Engagement. The position holder will also work closely with the Manager Student Experience and Opportunities Manager and team.

• Salary, Level 6: $103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full-time
• Fixed term – 24 months
• Location: Kensington campus – Sydney, Australia (onsite role minimum 3-4 days a week)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with alumni, prospects, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating projects and delivering engagement activities, including events, stakeholder communications, and program execution.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven experience in relationship management of diverse stakeholder groups with a strong track record in delivery of successful outcomes.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Superior communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write content for mass communication.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs focused on specific outcomes that engage multiple stakeholders in either the public or private sectors.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and experience with project management tools; ability to learn and use EDM platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite).

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@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:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

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.

To Apply:

Please click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, cover letter and responses addressing the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Victoria Miller
E: v.miller@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 14th May 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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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