The Opportunity

The UNSW Energy Institute within the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, is seeking a Project Officer to support the Institute’s leadership team in delivering high-impact initiatives that advance Australia’s energy transition. The Institute brings together a diverse community of researchers and partners to drive innovation in energy research, technology development, and policy. This is a high-trust, complex and varied role requiring a highly organised and proactive professional who can provide executive and project support, manage complex priorities, and engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with the CEO, you will play a key role in enabling the Institute’s research community and supporting activities that drive meaningful outcomes in energy innovation and collaboration.

This role reports to the CEO of the UNSW Energy Institute and has no direct reports.

Job Details

• Salary, Level 6 - $103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Flexible working options

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But 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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The UNSW Energy Institute is a world-leading research and technology hub, uniquely positioned to influence Australia’s once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of energy generation, transmission, and consumption. Based within Australia’s #1 engineering faculty, UNSW Engineering, the Institute facilitates collaboration between multiple research centres and facilities. Our mission is to lead Australian energy research and technology development and inform policy design and implementation on a sound evidence basis. UNSW contributes strongly, both nationally and globally, to enabling a decarbonised future. For further information please visit - https://www.energy.unsw.edu.au/

Skills & 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 spreadsheets, text editors and publication software, and basic familiarity with statistical and mapping software and software development tools as related to the project objectives.
• 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.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via 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.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Dani Alexander (CEO, UNSW Energy Institute)

E: dani.alexander@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 21^st April 2026

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.