The Opportunity

• Supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment
• Full-time (35 hrs wk), 18-month contract (potential extension)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, based at UNSW Kensington Campus
• $113,926-$123,302+ 17% super + leave loading

The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) was awarded to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Newcastle (UoN) to boost research and development and drive commercialisation outcomes with industry.

As part of the TRaCE team, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of Major R&D Projects focused on commercialising next-generation climate technologies.   Your role will be to ensure compliance with time, cost, and scope requirements, as well as reporting obligations, invoicing, and ad-hoc information requests to help deliver a smooth and positive experience for industry partners and project outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior R&D Portfolio Manager, this role will suit an individual with demonstrated ability to develop and manage contracts and projects effectively, including defining scope and costs, managing progress claims, approving invoices, negotiating contract variations, resolving disputes, and achieving strong commercial outcomes.

Ideal for candidates with a drive to contribute to technology development, administrative and detail-oriented execution excellence and the interpersonal skills to provide quality servicing to UNSW research teams and industry partners.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in project administration, contract management, and financial tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, report, and ensure compliance with project milestones and budgets.
• Experience in liaising with industry partners and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to UNSW Values in Action and health & safety obligations

To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 2^nd January 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on 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. 

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above. 

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.