"Senior Project & Policy Officer"

Job Description:

Senior Project & Policy Officer

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 8 $127,351 - $143,489 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

As the Senior Project & Policy Officer, you will lead strategic initiatives across the Division of Operations, with a major focus on delivering the University’s Policy Transformation Project.
Working with teams across Enterprise Data, Portfolio Management, Estate Management, Finance, UNSW IT and People & Culture, you’ll help simplify processes, uplift governance, and create clear, accessible policies that support our staff and students.
This role reports to the Operations Manager and has no direct reports, offering the opportunity to influence outcomes and drive change through collaboration and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Division of Operations projects that support UNSW’s strategic and operational goals.
• Oversee project planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation, ensuring high-quality outcomes and documentation.
• Champion the transformation of the UNSW Policy Framework, improving clarity, accessibility and user experience.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to shape and refine policies aligned with best practice and organisational priorities.
• Guide and support governance processes, policies and procedures across the Division.
• Ensure all initiatives adhere to UNSW’s governance pathways and project management standards.
• Develop clear, compelling governance papers, briefings and presentations for senior leadership.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement and communication across diverse groups.

Who You Are

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Tertiary qualified, with relevant experience in project or policy roles (or equivalent skills gained through experience).
• An experienced project manager who understands the full project life cycle and can deliver coordinated, well-planned initiatives.
• A strong collaborator who builds productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• An excellent communicator, able to craft clear, engaging and plain-language documentation.
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to team goals and shared outcomes.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@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.
• 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

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 14th December 2025

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

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.