• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 8 from $123K to $138K + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Working available however due to the nature of the role it cannot be performed completely remotely)

Why your role matters

The new Senior Capability and Engagement Advisor position will sit within the UNSW National Security Team, which leads the University’s efforts to assist UNSW academic staff with navigating the complexities of international engagements and research agreements.

The role entails providing relevant advice on issues related to foreign interference and geopolitical risk, research security, dual-use and critical technologies, UN and Australian Autonomous sanctions, and defence trade controls.

About You:    

As the Senior Capability and Engagement Advisor you will support a whole-of-University approach to national security risk education, awareness, and culture setting. You will have a keen interest in geopolitics and excel at managing multiple projects. You will need to be proactive and resourceful;be able to identify knowledge gaps; and develop information or training to address these effectively. More specifically you will have:

• High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills to work independently and forge strong and trusted relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong demonstrated understanding of international relations and Australian foreign and defence policy settings, and a base understanding of sanctions, critical technologies in the national interest and University Foreign Interference Taskforce guidelines.
• Advanced written communication skills with an ability to distil complex information into clear, concise guidance.
• Demonstrated analytical, assessment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed risk recommendations, ideally in a geopolitical environment.
• Successful candidates require a willingness and ability to apply for and maintain an Australian NV1 (or higher) security clearance.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

How to Apply: Submit your CV before 11.55pm Sunday 13^th April 2025. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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:

• Additional 3 days leave during December period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition E: k.symons@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.