- Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
- Duration: Continuing Role
- Remuneration: $113,926 + 17% superannuation and leave loading (Level 7)
- Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
Why your role matters
The Senior Research Reporting Officer plays a key role in supporting enterprise systems for managing research outputs, bibliometrics, research assessment activities, monitoring and impact as part of the Library’s Scholarly Communication and Repositories team.
The position will provide technical and research assistance to library staff and researchers in activities associated with managing research outputs and assessment, contribute to workshops, and provide expert guidance as required. The role contributes to capabilities in monitoring open access compliance and open research indicators. UNSW Library is the business owner for the University’s enterprise Research Outputs System and source of truth for research publications.
This a newly created role that reports to the Manager, Research Reporting, supporting the Associate Director, Scholarly Communication and Repositories; it has no direct reports.
About You:
You are a highly skilled and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in data analysis and visualisation, demonstrated through experience with tools such as SQL, Python, or Power BI. Your background includes a university degree in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge gained through education and experience. You bring a deep understanding of scholarly communications, including open access, research impact, and the research publication lifecycle.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills enable you to design and deliver training to diverse stakeholders on topics such as bibliometrics and research impact. You thrive in dynamic environments, managing multiple priorities with strong time management and attention to detail. Whether collaborating within a team or working independently, you consistently demonstrate initiative, reliability, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full ongoing rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. The role is based in Sydney – Kensington campus.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
- Discounts and entitlements
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. You will also be asked to address the 3 following points in the application form - you will be able to write your answers in the online form itself once you click "apply" (you will be able to save and return to your answers before submitting):
1. Data analysis and visualisation skills including experience in one or more of SQL, Python, or Power BI.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the research publication process and practices and the scholarly communications environment including open access, research data management, and related processes related to research outputs.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Applications close: 31 July 11.55PM
Get in Touch: Emma McLean, Associate Director, Scholarly Communications and Repositories:
emma.mclean@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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.
