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• Duration: Permanent contract
• Employment Type: Part-Time (21-hour week)
• Remuneration: from $88,717 plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading (pro rata)
• Location: Kensington, NSW
• Some out of hours work maybe required depending on the event.
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best.

About us

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years. We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world, consistent with UNSW’s new strategic plan Progress for All.

We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.

Details of the role

The Events Administrator provides administrative and event support to the Centres and Research Office. You will support Centres and Research team members with event support during an event, along with pre- and post-event administration assistance. Our events range from book launches to high-profile, large-scale events and conferences throughout the year such as the Constitutional Law Conference 2025.

The role will report to the Centre’s Team Leader and will have no direct reports.

Skills and Experience

Skills and experience required for this position include:

• Relevant event or administrative experience gained through any combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of quality, professional, customer focused events or services to internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated effective organisational skills including the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high attention to detail across a variety of platforms including email, event communications and newsletters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with people from diverse groups and backgrounds at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel). Experience in event software and design – Adobe, Eventbrite and Mailchimp is desirable.

Please refer to the position description for full list of Skills and Experience.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development 
• Progressive HR practices
• More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here. 

How to Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant

a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.  

Applications close: Tuesday 9^th September 2025 at 11.30pm Sydney time

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.