Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Professional Level 7 $113K- $123K per annum+ 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.
Why this role matters:
The Academic Coordinator is a key member of the AGSM Academic Team, working closely with the Head of School, Deputy Head of School (Education), and PT MBA Director to support the delivery of world-class, innovative learning and teaching. The role reports to the AGSM School Manager and does not have direct reports.
The Academic Coordinator provides high-level coordination and administrative support across a range of academic and teaching activities. This includes managing the teaching allocation process, coordinating recruitment and onboarding of teaching staff, and maintaining comprehensive sessional staff records. The role also supports the preparation of rankings submissions, development opportunities for teaching staff, and the organisation of academic and alumni events.
In collaboration with academic leaders and professional staff, the Academic Coordinator ensures accurate reporting of course outcomes, timely submission of governance documentation, and effective communication of teaching and learning policies. The role plays a vital part in ensuring operational excellence and a positive academic experience for both staff and students.
Skills Required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification and minimum of three years’ work experience in a university or other large institutional environment, preferably with faculty and students.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Coordination of a large contingent workforce, preferably faculty.
- Stakeholder management of a large number of internal and external stakeholders.
- Implementing governance processes and policy, preferably in a university or government setting.
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting on complex data.
- Demonstration of quality improvement initiatives, process improvement and innovative thinking.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety 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: Sunday 16th November before 11:30 pm
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.
