Project Officer – UNSW School of Computer Science and Engineering
Job no: 535915
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management
- Salary, Level 6: $103,866 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed term – 12 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (On campus attendance required 3 days a week)
Summary:
The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering
The role entails providing project coordination and support, administration duties, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects.
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Office365, Jira, Trello.
- 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.
- Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
Accountabilities:
- Support the delivery of Juno AI/DCC projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
- Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.
- Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project team and stakeholders.
- Assess and monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
- Coordinate project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings, minute taking, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, including project leadership, internal and external to the project.
- Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the above Skills and Experience. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Contact:
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:30pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 25th November 2025
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.
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