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• Employment Type: Full Time
• Duration: Fixed Term Contract until end December 2025
• Remuneration: $143K - $151K + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW  

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. 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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.  

The Opportunity

The Executive Officer provides high level support and advice to the Director of Operations and Deputy Vice Chancellor Education and Student Experience on the operational development of the unit. This role is responsible for the preparation, analysis and interpretation of management planning, oversight and management of the operational needs of the unit including all administrative operations, (Finance, IT, Communications, Human Resources), preparation of executive reports, policy and issue papers on internal and external matters and representation of the unit at a senior level.

Who you are   

• A degree with relevant work experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in a senior administrative capacity with a proven understanding of strategic, political issues in the higher education sector.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to analyse, evaluate and summarise complex information and prepare formal correspondence, reports and recommendations.
• Extensive financial management skills with demonstrated experience in budget management and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external working relationships with the ability to exercise initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience in the development, review and implementation of operational administrative systems and processes.
• Demonstrated success in managing in managing staff to develop and foster teamwork, and to ensure a client focused approach and the achievement of team goals.
• 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.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW. 

To Apply: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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

Applications close:  Sunday 25th May 2025 at 11.55pm.

Get in Touch:

Kim Symons – Talent Acquisition

k.symons@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

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.