- Flexible and supportive team culture
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across UNSW
- $127,351-$143,489+ 17% superannuation
- Hybrid/Flexible working options
The Opportunity
The Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training portfolio provides leadership, support and central administration for Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates and their supervisors, as well as training and development opportunities to UNSW researchers. The portfolio consists of a Graduate Research School, and Research Training team which work to realise the strategic vision of UNSW to prepare researchers who are globally focussed and socially engaged.
Reporting to the Manager, HDR Admissions and Scholarships, you’ll provide leadership to the team responsible for HDR admissions and scholarship services, ensuring high-quality support for applicants, candidates, and researchers at UNSW. You’ll provide expert advice on HDR policies, manage strategic scholarship programs to strengthen research capacity. You’ll also support the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training), Associate Director and Director of the Graduate Research School.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things, however what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. 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 Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.
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
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Skills and Experience
You have in-depth understanding of Higher Degree Research policies, legislation and guidelines and proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate your communication, consultation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in business improvement and leading change processes.
You’re also a competent systems and software user (Microsoft 365, records management, student/staff systems, Power BI, government databases) and can also demonstrate your commitment to UNSW’s values, policies, and objectives and awareness of and commitment to health and safety responsibilities (both psychosocial and physical).
To Apply: If supporting Higher Degree Research at a research-intensive university is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (responding to Skills and Experience required in the position description).
Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55pm, Thursday 27th November 2025
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.
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