Project Officer

Job no: 541215
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management

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  • Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Remuneration: $103,866 - $110,801 + 17% super + Leave Loading
  • Location: UNSW Kensington Campus


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 Project Officer, you will provide practical and efficient project support within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

The role supports the ADA Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement portfolio through project coordination, reporting and analytical support, communications, stakeholder engagement and administrative support for key programs and projects.

The position reports to the ADA Executive Officer, supporting the Associate Dean, Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

  • Support the delivery of Faculty and Division projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
  • Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
  • Monitor, track and report on project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics align with approved project plans.
  • Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Assess and monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
  • Coordinate project administration, including workshops and meetings, minute taking, assigned actions, follow-ups and project status reporting.
  • Provide secretariat support for governance boards and committees.
  • Develop and manage effective communications with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within defined and consistent processes.
    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.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • 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.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines 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, while also taking initiative and working independently.

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 on the 22nd of July.

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

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
*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.

Position Description

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