The Opportunity
- Part-time (21 hours week) |Fixed term contract to 18 December 2026
- Flexible working: Tuesday and Thursday designated as anchor days
- Remuneration starting from $108,021 + 17% super, pro-rata
Research Grants and Contracts (RGC) within the Division of Research and Enterprise contributes to UNSW’s research performance and profile via the effective management of the University’s research income. RGC is the key link between UNSW researchers, executive and funding agencies such as the NHMRC, ARC, other government and non-government research funders, competitive grant funders and industry partners. Each year RGC manages more than 2,800 applications and 6,000 ongoing projects, supporting more than 2,000 UNSW academics
Working collaboratively within the contracts team and with RGC colleagues, to establish and manage agreements and respond to requests from internal stakeholders, researchers and industry partners. You will draft and execute a variety of research agreements.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things, however 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. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Flexible/Hybrid working
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
About the successful applicant
We're looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, who is confident working with different stakeholders and can handle sensitive information professionally and discreetly. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment are important.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, and time management skills in a supportive and professional environment while gaining valuable experience.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s goals, values, and policies is necessary, as is knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and a willingness to undertake relevant training. Please review the Position Description for a full description of Skills & Experience required.
To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV, Cover Letter and a brief response to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
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.
Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 2nd August 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.
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