• Employment Type: Part-Time (21 hours)
• Duration: Fixed-term contract December 2026
• Remuneration: $88,717 + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
  (On-campus role: 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
As Administrative Officer within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE), you will play a vital role in supporting the initiatives that help build a more inclusive, equitable and socially impactful university community. Your work will directly contribute to the Division's ability to deliver meaningful outcomes for staff, students and external partners.

Working at the heart of the Division, you will act as a key point of connection for a diverse range of stakeholders, providing responsive administrative support and ensuring the smooth coordination of day-to-day operations. From managing communications and supporting meetings and events to coordinating onboarding activities, your contribution will help teams operate efficiently and effectively.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You will support a broad range of functions including finance administration, facilities coordination, systems management and business operations, while helping to maintain high standards of service, professionalism and stakeholder engagement across the Division.

Beyond operational support, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes and service delivery. If you are a highly organized, customer-focused professional who enjoys building strong relationships and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this role offers the chance to be part of a team driving positive change across the UNSW community

Responsibilities Summary:

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support across the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE).
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing enquiries and coordinating effective communication.
• Support the preparation of meeting documentation, including agendas, minutes, briefing papers and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activities to support divisional objectives.
• Manage a range of administrative systems, databases, records and digital resources to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
• Assist with finance administration activities, including purchasing, travel bookings, expense reimbursements, invoicing and credit card reconciliations.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of staff and visitors, including inductions, access requests, equipment coordination and site orientation.
• Liaise with facilities and service providers to manage building, workspace and operational requests.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, efficiency and service delivery.
• Uphold UNSW values, policies and health and safety requirements while delivering exceptional customer service and stakeholder support. that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
• Advanced numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and supervise staff.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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: 

• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role via the application portal before 11:30pm, Thursday 9 July 2026.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Ayla Kamal, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW : ayla.kamal@unsw.edu.au (applications to this email will not be accepted, please apply directly to the link)
*Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

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.

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.