People & Culture Project Officer
- Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week
- Duration: Contract until June 2026
- Remuneration: Level 6 $100,354 - $107,054 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)
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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 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.
Why your Role Matters:
As the People & Culture Project Officer, your focus will be offering proactive administrative and business support to ensure the efficient progression of P&C deliverables. This role plays an integral role in furthering the team’s ability to deliver the suite of P&C services that address the diverse needs and interests of our staff.
We’re looking for a strong administrator with sound stakeholder management skills and existing project experience to drive P&C initiatives. You’ll work closely with colleagues to provide efficient project support across admin, reporting and analytical needs, that furthers the team’s ability to implement key business improvements and achieve key deliverables.
A varied and dynamic project position, your day to day will include:
- Coordinating the delivery of P&C projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Providing practical and proactive project support and administrative services to the P&C team and stakeholders.
- Facilitating the development of project plans and documentation, as well as participating in planning processes.
- Monitoring, tracking and reporting on the status of project deliverables, ensuring efficient delivery.
Skills & Experience summary:
You will bring existing project co-ordination experience, ideally within the P&C or Higher Education sector, alongside the following skills & experience:
- A sound understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
- Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence in stakeholder management, with the ability to liaise effectively across 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.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
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:
- Flexible working options.
- 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 your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 21st April 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
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.
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