The Opportunity
- Work flexibly with hybrid arrangements
- Continuing, full-time role (35 hours/week)
- $123,044-$138,637+ 17% super + leave loading ($127,351 - $143,488 from July 2025)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research Analysis, Data and Reporting, you’ll lead a team of up to two to deliver high-level reporting and technical services related to research administration. This encompasses areas such as research grants, higher degree research, and research ethics. In this role, the Team Leader provides project management expertise, facilitating the implementation of quality reporting solutions and ensuring efficient delivery of core processes and reporting related to research administration.
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 benefits including:
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to 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 substantial experience and understanding of research administration and reporting requirements in the higher education sector.
You excel at high-level conceptual thinking, analysis, and problem-solving, with a proven ability to translate complex business needs into practical reporting solutions for a variety of stakeholders. Your organisational and project management strengths enable you to lead critical operational tasks effectively within deadline-driven environments. You communicate with clarity and professionalism, whether through presentations, written correspondence, or day-to-day interactions, and you build collaborative, productive relationships with colleagues.
With advanced skills in data analysis and automated reporting using tools like Excel, PostgreSQL, and Power BI, you can demonstrate your ability to rapidly understand business processes, extract and analyse data from large systems, and deliver meaningful, accurate reports. Committed to high-quality service and a client-focused approach, you also align with UNSW’s values and policies, including a strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities and a willingness to engage in relevant training.
To Apply: If leading a small team reporting on the University’s research activity and performance is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.
Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 5th June 2025
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.
