"Senior Administration Officer (Indigenous Identified)"

Senior Administration Officer (Indigenous Identified)

Job no: 538278
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Indigenous

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 7 $113,926 + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW
• Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Why your role matters

The Senior Administrative Officer provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Nura Gili academic team. The role contributes to strategic initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and the delivery of high-quality services to students and staff, including supporting the implementation and evaluation of learning, teaching and assessment programs for coursework students.

Working closely with the Academic Lead, Indigenous Studies, and Course Convenors, the position supports the design and development of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research programs. The role is responsible for coordinating core administrative functions and managing operational matters such as financial processes, people and resource administration, and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Supporting senior academic leadership requires highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted and effective relationships across a range of stakeholders and management levels. The position reports to the Academic Lead, supports the Director of Nura Gili, and has no direct reports.

Specific accountabilities include:

• Contribute to a positive and dynamic Nura Gili community, informed by culturally affirming values, experiences and shared aspirations by communicating and collaborating effectively.
• Provide integrated program-level administrative support to Nura Gili’s teaching and research teams including supporting the planning, development, implementation, review and documentation of programs to deliver an efficient support service.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems and procedures to ensure a consistent approach for operations and administration.
• Work collaboratively with teams including Nura Gili and faculty academic and professional staff to support the delivery, implementation and evaluation of learning, teaching and assessment programs, including document and records management, to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

About You:

• This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate. Evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status will be required https://www.indigenous.unsw.edu.au/evidencing-aboriginality-andor-torres-strait-islander-status
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create positive, vibrant and respectful relationships.
• A lived understanding of the opportunities and challenges relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.

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.
• 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

Get in Touch: Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter before 11.55pm Thursday 19th March 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)