This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic environment where your initiative and attention to detail will make a real impact. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of teaching activities, while building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, brings a proactive mindset, and is committed to delivering high-quality support services.
If you are a personable and motivated professional who enjoys problem-solving and working as part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply and be part of a faculty that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity:
The Faculty of Engineering is seeking a proactive Teaching Support Administration Officer. This position plays a key role within Engineering in assisting with the implementation and evaluation of learning, teaching and assessment programs for student coursework. The role will work closely with the Team Leaders, Academic Program Authorities and Course Convenors to support the design and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses. The role of Teaching Support Administration Officer reports to the (School Manager, with a dotted line to the TSA Team Leaders).
- Salary, Broadbanded Level 5/6:
- Level 5 - $88,717 to $100,386 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level 6 - $ 103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Continuing, Full Time (35 hour)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- The successful candidate is required to be on campus minimum 3 days per week.
- Two Teaching Support Administration Officer positions available!
About us:
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
2 positions available:
Teaching Support Administration Officer - ENG School Shared Services
Teaching Support Administration Officer – School of Computer Science
Skills and Experience:
Level 5
- A relevant degree and relevant administrative or customer service experience in a tertiary organisation, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, conduct complex tasks and projects and meet competing deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated high-level experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office. Experience using a student management system would be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
Level 6 (in addition to above)
- Significant relevant experience in a similar role in a tertiary organisation.
- Experience providing a broad range of teaching administration support and advice to Academic staff.
- Demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, advise on and contribute to the development of policies, systems, manuals, rules, procedures and guidelines.
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.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact Jess Buntine (TSA Team Leader)
E: j.buntine@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud (Talent Acquisition Associate)
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 4th May 2026
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
