• Remuneration Level 8: $127,351 - $143,489 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Primarily based at Kensington Campus, with one day per week at the Paddington, NSW campus (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus a minimum of 3 days per week)
• Full Time (35-hour week)
• Fixed Term to December 2027

Why The Role Matters:

The UNSW Innovation Hub designs and advances new methods and processes to enable innovation across UNSW by cultivating new project ecosystems and ways of working. Connecting UNSW academics, professional staff, and students, the Hub facilitates unique opportunities for innovation within UNSW and in partnership with industry, government, and community stakeholders. Aligned with the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All, the Hub drives the creation of new programs, collaborations, systems, technologies and processes by strengthening innovation infrastructure and fostering a culture that inspires innovation.

The Innovation Hub Project Manager leads the planning, development, and execution of projects within UNSW and in partnership with external entities. Responsibilities include creating project plans, managing multidisciplinary project teams, and ensuring successful delivery through stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and continuous monitoring. In this role, the Project Manager will oversee projects that contribute to shaping and strengthening a cohesive UNSW Innovation Ecosystem. In addition to project management, the role supports the delivery of the Hub’s training, programs, and initiatives in coordination with the Hub Director, Manager, and other staff. The Project Manager also cultivates relationships with external partners to facilitate implementation and knowledge translation.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Oversee and manage the planning, delivery and implementation of UNSW Innovation Hub projects, with a particular focus on the UNSW Innovation Ecosystem, to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Facilitate the definition of each project’s scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and the strategic vision set by the Hub Director.
• Undertake day-to-day project management, including the development, the delivery and the evaluation including input into project planning and documentation.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, change requests and financials and work with the project team to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Manage adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development and implementation.
• Partner with the Project Team and key stakeholders to monitor and report on progress of projects; and identify problems and propose possible solutions.
• Oversee and finalise effective communications with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships and networks across UNSW and with Hub Partners.
• Develop and nurture collaborative partnerships within UNSW, and nationally and internationally, leveraging resources from UNSW Divisions, Faculties, Philanthropy, and Industry and Innovation teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Lead and ensure adherence to UNSW governance pathways, maintaining consistency and best practices in project development and implementation.

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience, preferably in innovation, human centred design, or related fields.
• Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications relevant to the project management.
• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

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)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 12^th January 2026 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the core Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 2 pages).


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Michaela Turner at m.turner@unsw.edu.au

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

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.