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• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract    
• Remuneration: Level 6 from $103k + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working – 2 days WFH)

Why your role matters

The Learning Abroad Project Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of outbound and inbound mobility programs, managing international agreements, coordinating data and reporting, and providing assistance during peak study abroad periods.

This position plays a key role in enhancing the UNSW student experience by ensuring effective project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality administrative support. Working collaboratively across the Exchange, Study Abroad, and Short Programs portfolios, the Learning Abroad Project Officer contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the Learning Abroad team.

The role reports to the Lead, Learning Abroad Short Programs and Study Abroad, and the Lead, Learning Abroad Exchange, and does not have any direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:  

• Support the delivery of Learning Abroad projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Oversee the administration of Learning Abroad agreements, to monitor, track and report whilst ensuring overall compliance.
• Provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting of learning abroad data and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support inbound Study Abroad programs including events, administration and student support during peak periods.

About You:     

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through another combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Highly proficient and experience in data capturing, analysis and reporting, with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to all levels of customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Project management experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Tuesday 11^th November 2025. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.