• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing role.
• Remuneration: Level 8 – from $127,351 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 Project Manager provides high-level operational and practical support to Transnational Education (TNE) teams and stakeholders within the University Office of Global Affairs. Reporting to the Director of TNE, this individual facilitates cross-divisional collaboration, reporting, and analysis to deliver high-impact global programs.

The role is central to building internal and external relationships and developing communication strategies that directly advance the University Global Strategy.

About the Role               

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

• Lead the development and monitoring of Transnational Education (TNE) initiatives to ensure alignment with the University Global Strategy’s operational and strategic goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of TNE projects, including managing project schedules, planning processes, and the production of all technical documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing high-priority correspondence and maintaining effective communication channels.
• Provide strategic project support and discretion to UOGA leadership, managing dependencies, financials, and change requests to ensure project stability.
• Monitor and report on project deliverables—including time, cost, and quality metrics—while identifying risks and proposing solutions to the leadership team.
• Facilitate governance and administration by planning high-level meetings, compiling briefing notes, and ensuring projects adhere to established UNSW governance pathways.

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience, combined with extensive professional experience in project management and strategic development
• Proven expertise in the full project life cycle, including the creation of detailed plans, objectives, and technical documentation.
• Strong higher education background. A strong understanding of global education trends and transnational contexts an advantage.
• Exceptional communication skills and high attention to detail, with a focus on producing precise deliverables for diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and a demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resource allocations, and competing deadlines.
• Proactive approach to project work, balancing independent initiative with a collaborative team focus to meet shifting university priorities.

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.