The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, has a fixed-term opportunity for a Program Manager (Student Gender Equity). This position has become available to provide parental leave cover and continue the delivery of the Faculty’s student gender equity initiatives.
Working within the portfolio of the Deputy Dean (Societal Impact and Translation), you will take the lead on the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the Faculty’s student gender equity initiatives encompassing women, non-binary, and gender-diverse students. The primary focus of the role is the Women in Engineering Program (https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/student-life/women-engineering).
This program addresses barriers to access and participation experienced by women, non-binary, and gender-diverse students who aspire to become engineers, including considerations of intersectionality, and provides opportunities to support their success at UNSW Engineering. The role will work closely with the Program Manager (Student Equity), who focuses on students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, UNSW Gateway Schools, and regional and remote areas, as well as the Senior Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement), Future Student Recruitment, and other areas across the Faculty of Engineering.
To be successful in this role, you will bring experience leading and delivering complex programs or initiatives, ideally within higher education or an environment focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, or student engagement. You will have strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of internal and external partners. Experience measuring program impact, managing competing priorities, and using data and insights to drive continuous improvement will be highly regarded.
Overall, this role will aim to increase the number of enrolments and reduce attrition of women, non-binary and gender diverse students.
This role reports to the Deputy Dean (Societal Impact and Translation) and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level 8 - $127,351 to $143,488 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed term – 12-months (parental leave coverage)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Flexible working options
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. But 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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience, preferably within the higher education sectors or working closely with individuals or cohorts from marginalized backgrounds.
- Proven record of success in delivering complex programs to time and budget.
- Demonstrated experience in managing regulatory and internal reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in measuring the impact of projects using monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks.
- Extensive experience in project planning, management and design, issues resolution, stakeholder collaboration, risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders, including staff, students and technical specialists, to gather and document business requirements, facilitate workshops and conduct interviews.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet strict competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing people, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving complex matters.
- Demonstrated excellent planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and with influence across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working/Hybrid working
- 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.
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered, applicants must have full working rights in Australia and be able to work on-site at our Kensington campus.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Rita Henderson (Deputy Dean – Social Impact & Translation)
E: r.henderson@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday, 5 July 2026
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 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.
