Why your Role Matters
- $110,073-$119,132 (depending on exp.) + 17% super + leave loading
- Full-time (35 hours week), continuing (permanent) role
- Hybrid/flexible working options
This pivotal position provides high-level executive administrative support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training), Jonathan Morris, and oversees office management for the Graduate Research School and Research Training teams. You’ll handle complex inquiries, applying sound judgment, initiative, and exercise discretion in decision-making.
Reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training), you’ll also receive direction from the Director of the Graduate Research School, Lucy Jones.
The Organisation
The Division of Research & Enterprise at UNSW is responsible for the strategic research direction and overall research performance of the University, and in particular, maintaining and advancing the University's profile in research and research training, as well as technology transfer.
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. And it’s why we come to campus each day.
Who you are
You have extensive experience delivering high-quality operational and management support at the executive level, underpinned by demonstrated proficiency in prioritising tasks, managing competing deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and managing sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Your problem-solving enables you to identify and address administrative challenges efficiently, whether working independently or in collaboration with a team, ensuring accurate and timely outcomes. Your influencing and negotiation skills, coupled with a proven ability to cultivate and sustain effective relationships, equip you to secure necessary resources from a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
You can also demonstrate your positive, customer-focused approach while working under pressure, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced computer literacy to produce high-level correspondence and reports informed by thorough research and data analysis.
You’ll also commit to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policy and guidelines and workplace health and safety, encompassing both psychosocial and physical considerations.
To apply: If supporting research excellence at a world-class university is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter responding to Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.
Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11.55pm, Tuesday 8th April 2025
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Hybrid/Flexible 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-site parking
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.
