The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering is seeking a proactive Teaching Support Administration Officer to support the School of Computer Science and Engineering. You will play a pivotal role as a member of the Teaching Support Team, based within the School, in facilitating the delivery and evaluation of learning and teaching initiatives across our coursework programs. This collaborative role involves working alongside the Team Leader, Academic Program Authorities, Course Convenors, and the School Manager to ensure the effective design and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and planning support to ensure the smooth and consistent delivery of academic programs, contributing to the Faculty’s commitment to operational excellence.
This role reports to the School Manager, with a dotted line into the TSA Team Leaders and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Broadbanded Level 5/6:
- Level 5 - $88,717 to $100,386 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level 6 - $ 103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Continuing (permanent)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus attendance 3 days a week)
- Full-Time on campus attendance required for the first month
About UNSW
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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering
Skills and Experience
Level 5
- A relevant degree or equivalent tertiary qualification and relevant administrative and customer service experience in a tertiary organisation (or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience).
- Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, manage complex tasks and projects and meet competing deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from various backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and experience to analyse and resolve complex and sensitive issues efficiently and effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, advise on and contribute to the development of policies, systems, manuals, rules, procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in an administrative environment.
- Experience with coordinating and managing administrative and teaching workloads for Academic staff.
- High level proficiency in standard Microsoft applications and demonstrated ability to learn and implement and promote new systems. Experience using a student management system would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Level 6 (in addition to above)
- Significant relevant experience in a similar role in a tertiary organisation.
- Experience in providing a broad range of teaching administration support and advice to Academic staff.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact Tina Tuomikoski (School Manager)
E: t.tuomikoski@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud (Talent Acquisition Associate)
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 25th November 2025
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.
