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• Employment Type: Full-time fixed term contract until 30 Sep 2026 
• Remuneration: $ 88k + 17% Super & leave loading  
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) 

 
About Us: 
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing great things. But what makes us different isn’t what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. This role sits with the Casual Administrative Team (CAT).

 
About the Opportunity: 
Join a collaborative team of professionals passionate about providing excellent customer service across the delivery of our casual recruitment administration processes. As an Officer in the Casual Administrative Team, you’ll support our divisions & faculties across the casual hiring process for both academics and professionals.  

Reporting to the Casual Workforce Manager, Officers support the operational needs of diverse client groups while building strong professional relationships by developing an understanding of the unique dynamics of each casual workforce area. Bringing the ability set priorities and manage workflow in a high-volume environment, you’ll ensure a tailored, efficient, and responsive casual recruitment experience for our staff. 

Your day to day will include: 

• Coordinating administrative support for the casual academic and professional recruitment process, working closely with Faculty and Division hiring managers across UNSW. 
• As first point of contact you will act as the subject matter expert in the administration of the casual hiring process. 
• Bringing a keen attention to detail to undertake data entry and processing of employment documents. 
• Reviewing casual offers ensuring compliance requirements are met, including reference and background checks.
• Monitoring and maintaining diverse casual talent pools & application forms as required. 
• Providing high quality customer service to ensure an efficient and positive experience for candidates and Hiring Managers. 

 
Who you are: 
We are looking for a detail-orientated and attentive individual with previous administration experience. As a strong communicator, you will be confident in building working relationships and delivering high-level service to stakeholders within a large complex environment. As an enthusiastic and motivated admin professional, you’ll fit well into our supportive team bringing the ability to work quickly and accurately whilst inputting high volume of data in this fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Previous experience working in an administration capacity within a complex and demanding environment. 
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent client service with the ability to set priorities and effectively work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Ability to draft and prepare documentation with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to set priorities and manage workflow independently for a high-volume workload.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion and seek advice and assistance from senior/ specialist staff as required.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders  
• Demonstrated skills in using office software including email, word processing, spreadsheets and experience in using computerised HR systems, including data review and general reporting. 

 
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW. 

How to Apply: Submit your CV detailing your interest and suitability for the job by the Thursday 22 January, 11:55pm via our online applicant portal. Applicants will be reviewed upon receipt, we reserve the right to close applications early and encourage candidates to apply at their earliest opportunity.  
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)  
• Career development opportunities  
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice. 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant 
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online) 

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.