Project Officer – Research Training

The Opportunity

• Contribute to capability building and the broader research strategy at UNSW
• Full-time (35 hrs week), fixed term contract from 1 June 2026 to 15 Jan 2027
• $103,866-$110,801 + 17% super, pro-rata

The Project Officer – Research Training provides practical and efficient project support for project teams and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key researcher training programs and projects.

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 offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You bring strong project experience, including a sound understanding of project lifecycles, planning, and documentation and can demonstrate well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across both academic and professional staff.

You are proficient in a range of systems and tools, including Microsoft 365 (with Copilot), Moodle, and survey and event platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, and Eventbrite and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement and initiative within complex institutional environments, while adhering to organisational policies, guidelines, and health and safety requirements (both psychosocial and physical).

To Apply:

If supporting the delivery of training to academic researchers is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Job no: 538857
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment, Research Administration support, Project Management

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3rd May 2026

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

Position Description

Advertised: 20 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time