Employment Type: Part Time, 14 hours per week
Duration: 2 years fixed term
Remuneration: Professional Level 7 $113K- $123K per annum (based on experience) pro rata+ 17% super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. Ranked among the top 50 universities globally, we attract the highest potential students from Australia and around the world. Our researchers tackle the biggest economic, business, and social challenges with partners around the world.
The UNSW Democracy Lab (Resilient Democracy Lab) fosters interdisciplinary research on the robustness and resilience of democratic institutions in Australia and globally. Bringing together scholars from business, law, economics, and political science, the Lab promotes both theoretical and empirical research to understand how economic, political, and cultural factors influence democratic stability. Its mission is to generate evidence-based insights and policy solutions that strengthen democracy and design institutions capable of withstanding the challenges posed by extremism, illiberalism, and majoritarianism.
Position Summary
The Senior Administrative Officer, Democracy Lab will play a key role in supporting the strategic growth, coordination, and operational delivery of the UNSW Democracy Lab — an interdisciplinary initiative advancing research on democratic resilience in Australia and globally.
Working closely with Co-Directors Professor Gabrielle Gratton (UNSW Business School) and Professor Rosalind Dixon (Faculty of Law & Justice), the Senior Administrative Officer will manage the Lab’s day-to-day operations, events, communications, and stakeholder engagement. The role contributes to the development and implementation of the Lab’s strategic and operational plans, supports financial and governance processes, and ensures the effective delivery of key academic programs and events.
This position requires strong organizational, communication, and relationship management skills, with a focus on operational excellence and collaborative engagement to support the Lab’s continued growth and impact.
Skills Required:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through a combination of education, training, and professional experience.
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects within competing deadlines, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of democracy and democratic values, with the ability to translate these into program and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment and to build and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability to supervise, guide, and influence staff, fostering a collaborative, high performing, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high quality correspondence, reports, and briefing materials for a range of audiences.
- Advanced digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications, with the ability to adopt new systems and technologies to enhance work efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects and activities within established frameworks, exercising sound judgement and initiative.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret, communicate, and monitor financial information to support effective budget management.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Hybrid work opportunity
- 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
To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Thursday 6th November before 11:30 pm
Please note, we will be reviewing and progressing applications upon receipt, so don’t delay, apply now!
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
