- Employment Type: Full Time, on campus (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed Term to end November 2027
- Remuneration: $113K + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Liverpool Study Hub
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:
Managed by UNSW Sydney, Liverpool Study Hub is part of the Australian Government Suburban University Study Hubs program – a national strategy to increase participation in higher education among underrepresented groups. The Liverpool Study Hub is a welcoming space designed to support tertiary students from any Australian university, TAFE or tertiary education provider. As the Academic Advisor you will play a key role in ensuring high‑quality, academically aligned program delivery The role focuses on strengthening student success and engagement through the provision of expert academic support, curriculum mapping, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. It also involves contributing to policies and procedures that support students across programs, regardless of their education provider, and fostering strong community connections to advance the Hub’s objectives.
Who You Are:
You will be an experienced academic and program leader who drives the successful delivery of the Hub’s academic services. You will build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external, stakeholders; and provide high-quality, student-centred academic support across programs.
You’ll bring:
- Relevant qualifications in education, curriculum design, higher education administration, or a related field, with extensive experience in academic program delivery or equivalent knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, and professional practice.
- Demonstrated ability to support the development of academic skills and confidence in students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in tertiary studies.
- Demonstrated expertise in academic stakeholder engagement, curriculum mapping, and governance processes to support high‑quality program implementation across diverse education providers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including Hub staff, professional organisations and community partners.
- Proven ability to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and governance structures that enhance student success and institutional alignment.
- Experience engaging with academic, professional, and international organisations, fostering partnerships that advance program objectives and strengthen the Hub’s impact.
- Capacity to support reporting, communications and project delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and compliance requirements.
- Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to apply creativity and flexibility in responding to emerging academic and operational challenges.
- Understanding of risk management and compliance, including psychosocial and physical safety, duty of care, and governance protocols.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, including participation in supervision, peer learning, and sector engagement to build capability and resilience.
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 1-2 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, 3rd February 2026
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Kim Symons - Talent Acquisition Manager – k.symons@unsw.edu.au
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
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.
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.
