The Opportunity

• Contribute to capability building and the broader research strategy at UNSW
• Full-time (35 hrs week), fixed term contract from 1 June 2026 to 15 Jan 2027
• $103,866-$110,801 + 17% super, pro-rata

The Project Officer – Research Training provides practical and efficient project support for project teams and key stakeholders.  Key responsibilities include project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key researcher training programs and projects.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You bring strong project experience, including a sound understanding of project lifecycles, planning, and documentation and can demonstrate well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across both academic and professional staff.

 You are proficient in a range of systems and tools, including Microsoft 365 (with Copilot), Moodle, and survey and event platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, and Eventbrite and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement and initiative within complex institutional environments, while adhering to organisational policies, guidelines, and health and safety requirements (both psychosocial and physical).

To Apply: If supporting the delivery of training to academic researchers is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button. 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.  

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3^rd May 2026

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au 

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.