• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing role.
• Remuneration: Level 6 – from $103,866 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)

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 GEI Coordinator provides high-level operational and project support within the Global Education Initiatives team to advance the University’s global education strategy. Reporting to the Director of GEI, the role focuses on the discovery, scoping, and planning of new Transnational Education (TNE) initiatives.

This position serves as a central coordination point for both internal and external stakeholders, balancing practical program services with risk assessment and project administration.

About the Role               

The successful applicant will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:

• Provide planning, research, and reporting for new TNE partnerships using established assessment frameworks to evaluate market viability and due diligence.
• Maintain pipeline development and reporting while coordinating internal and external consultations to effectively triage and progress new opportunities.
• Coordinate academic and administrative program approvals and quality assurance processes specifically for offshore award programs.
• Monitor TNE program risks and issues, supporting the development of mitigation strategies and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Manage relationship channels between internal and external stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and partnership liaison.
• Oversee partner documentation and key deliverables to ensure adherence to governance pathways and consistent performance monitoring.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, combined with professional experience in project support or an equivalent blend of education and training.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on delivering high-quality, detailed project documentation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across various organisational levels while maintaining the initiative to manage independent tasks.
• Technical proficiency across a range of computer systems and applications to support project administration and reporting.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Solid understanding of the project life cycle, including the development of plans, objectives, and governance-aligned deliverables.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the Position Description) before Monday 6^th April by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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 (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

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.

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.