"Project Officer"

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full time, Fixed Term 24-month position.
• Remuneration: Level 6 – from $103,866 + 17% superannuation.
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Work from Home flexibility)

About the Role

The Project Officer supports the successful delivery of the Academic Calendar Project by coordinating key activities, deliverables, and communications across the team and stakeholders. The role assists with project planning, tracking, and milestone delivery, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. It also contributes to change and communication initiatives that build awareness and engagement with the new academic calendar.

The position reports to the Academic Calendar Program Director and has no direct reports.

The successful applicant will possess and have experience in:

• Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities and initiatives to facilitate the implementation of the new academic calendar and ensure alignment with project priorities and milestones.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation, participating in planning processes as required.
• Monitor, track, and report on the progress of academic calendar project deliverables to ensure objectives, timelines, and metrics are met in accordance with approved project plans.
• Provide practical, proactive project support and administrative services to the project team and stakeholders, including preparing project documentation, communications collateral and change management collateral.
• Coordinate project administration, including scheduling and supporting meetings, minute taking, managing assigned actions and follow-ups, and preparing project status reports.
• Develop and manage effective communications and engagement strategies with key stakeholders, both within and outside the university, to facilitate a smooth rollout and adoption of the revised academic calendar.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working in a project team and in the Education sector is desirable.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, and to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 26 October by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)