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The Opportunity

• $110,073 - $119,132 + 17% super + annual leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), 2 year fixed-term contract
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements

This newly created role reports to the HDR Engagement Manager and will provide high-level project and policy support for strategic initiatives, project teams, and key stakeholders across the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training (PVCRT) portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Expanding collaborative HDR partnerships with international and domestic institutions.
• Supporting the rollout of Graduate Research School strategic initiatives such as oral examination
• Working with UNSW internal stakeholders to develop a robust joint community.
• Providing strategic HDR initiatives and liaise with external organisations to sponsor international candidates  
• Contributing to the HDR component of the policy transformation project.
• Managing policy implementation through relevant committees.
• Collaboration with project officers at GRS on strategic projects.

The Organisation

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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. 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 Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

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

About the successful applicant

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience, and can demonstrate the follow skills and experience:

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Policy Development: Experience in policy implementation, preferably in Higher Education or Research
• Collaboration: Effective teamwork across organisational levels.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft 365, student/staff systems, and analysis/reporting tools
• Time Management: Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Project Experience: Understanding of project life cycles and documentation.
• Independence and Initiative: Can work both collaboratively and independently.
• Alignment with UNSW Values: Commitment to UNSW’s aims and guidelines.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of psychosocial and physical safety responsibilities.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and a brief response to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Applications close:  11.55pm, Thursday 11^th July 2024

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e:shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

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.