Job no: 543400
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management
- Employment Type: Full Time, Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 7, $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)
Why Your Role Matters:
The Strategy Office facilitates the implementation of the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All through effective planning, delivery and reporting aligned to the strategic vision. Working within the Office of the Provost, the team leads the development and execution of the strategic plan including the communications and engagement across the university, providing strategic foresights and research to inform strategic planning. The Strategy Office supports faculties and divisions in aligning with UNSW priorities, designs and drives flagship strategic initiatives, and monitors performance and progress toward achieving strategic objectives.
The Senior Project Officer plays an important role in project management of initiatives and events, communication and engagement with faculties and divisions to support the development and implementation of strategic programs and projects of the UNSW Strategy, aimed at raising the University's global profile and impact.
The role of Senior Project Officer reports to the Manager, Strategic Alliances and Initiatives and has no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with faculty and divisional leaders to design and establish initiatives under the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All.
- Maintain strong working relationships with faculties and divisions to implement initiatives under the Impact Pathways and Impact Focus Areas of the Strategy.
- Work with functional units to obtain updates and prepare reports on Strategy progress for University Leadership Team (ULT) and others to ensure project management.
- Monitor and report on outcomes of strategic initiatives to the Vice Chancellor and Provost, and UNSW Council.
- Develop, implement and manage specific projects, initiatives or events for the UNSW Strategy Office in conjunction with the agreed business plans.
- Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
- Support university governance and management structures, liaising with other administrative units across UNSW and partner institutions to ensure projects are managed and delivered in a timely and effective manner, and aligned appropriately to UNSW processes.
- Establish and maintain systems to manage projects and record information.
- Contribute to and support the development of proposals, business cases, guidelines and other business documents.
- Provide high level administrative support in the pursuit of project implementation, including minute taking, travel and budget management, website maintenance.
- Monitor and escalate, as necessary, complex and potentially sensitive issues and concerns that might affect the progress of UNSW strategic initiatives.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including setting up systems for stakeholder engagement and communication, tracking and project reporting.
- High level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise and control workload with a positive sense of initiative.
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, show initiative and contribute positively to a team.
- Proven ability to drive collaboration and successfully manage competing priorities.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
How to Apply:
Submit your CV & Cover Letter by 11:55pm, Thursday 15th October 2026
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Rachel Darcy r.darcy@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
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 shutdown 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)
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time. Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time.