"Senior Program Officer, Student Development"

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: $113K to $123K + 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

As the Senior Program Officer, Student Development you will play a key role within the Employability team in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio, providing high level practical and efficient program design, development, and delivery of employability student development programs.

The role works closely with colleagues in the Coaching and Development team, which oversees the design, delivery and continuous improvement of career coaching, professional and personal development initiatives to undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research students across UNSW.

The role entails providing project and program conceptualisation and management, reporting and operational support, developing communications, building, and maintaining key internal and external relationships, and developing and delivering key program related activities and initiatives.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of employability, along with demonstrated experience in the effective design, development, and delivery of high-quality employability and student development programs. You will also need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and learning resources.
• Ability to apply negotiation and influence in a collegial environment that values academic independence, consultative practices, and consensus decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in the collaborative co-design, development, and delivery of employability initiatives with a range of stakeholders at different levels of an organisation.
• Proven ability to design, implement, coordinate, and deliver student facing workshops, presentations, and events in virtual, hybrid and in-person modes.
• Advanced computer literacy and experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, with preference for Microsoft Office Suite applications and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to contribute positively and proactively to the team’s work.
• Advanced organisational and time management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with proven ability to work according to strict deadlines and to manage competing demands with judgement and initiative.
• Strong service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success building and maintain positive professional relationships with staff at all levels, both internally and externally

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Sunday 7th December.

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)

Job queries contact: Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: k.symons@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.