- Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term 6-month contract role
- Remuneration: Level 6: from $103,866 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW
About UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
Why your role matters
The Project Officer provides essential support to the Director of Transformation and project teams within the EPMO. Key responsibilities include managing deliverables, budget reporting, communications, stakeholder relationships, and compliance. Additionally, the role oversees event coordination, SharePoint resources, and procurement tasks.
Reporting to the Director of Transformation and EPMO, the position involves no direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive and administrative support to the Director and EPMO Leadership to ensure project deadlines and strategic goals are met.
- Advise on project delivery and collaborate with leadership to adjust priorities and resources as needed to maintain program objectives.
- Coordinate high-level meetings, workshops, and townhalls, including agenda development, minute taking, and action tracking.
- Manage EPMO SharePoint resources and procurement processes, including vendor communications and documentation.
- Build stakeholder relationships and deliver targeted communications across various divisions and senior leadership groups.
- Monitor EPMO budget expenditure, facilitate financial reporting, and track action items resulting from internal audits.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in project management, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on deliverable accuracy and detail.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with strict confidentiality and sound professional judgment.
- Extensive experience engaging and managing requirements for senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize high-volume workloads and meet deadlines within complex environments.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while upholding organizational values and safety standards.
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:
- 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
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your application online: CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Tai James - Talent Acquisition Consultant tai.james@unsw.edu.au
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 8 April 2026
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.
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.
