• Support high-level decision-making and strategic priorities, and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Be part of a vibrant, diverse and innovative division that values collaboration and excellence
• Full-time (35 hours per week), primarily on-campus working arrangement at UNSW Kensington Campus (4–5 days per week)
• $103,866-$110,801+ 17% superannuation

Why Your Role Matters:

The Executive Assistant plays a pivotal role, providing high-level executive support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Professor Dane McCamey.  The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and the achievement of strategic objectives of the office with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.

You’ll take a proactive approach to problem-solving and actively contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role involves responding to complex enquiries with sound judgement and initiative, applying a high level of technical expertise and discretion when making decisions, includes interpreting and applying UNSW policies and procedures.

About UNSW:

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.

Who You Are:

You have relevant EA/PA experience and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with senior leadership and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
• Highly developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism, with a proactive, self-motivated approach that demonstrates initiative and supports continuous process improvement.
• Collaborative and adaptable team member, able to work effectively with others, remain calm under pressure, and respond positively to change in a fast-paced environment.
• High-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability and willingness to adopt emerging productivity tools (such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT) to deliver efficient, accurate, and contemporary administrative support.

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, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
• Affordable on-campus parking

How to Apply:

If you’re proactive, organised and thrive in dynamic settings, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Skills and Experience required, before Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found 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 Partner 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.