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Project Officer (Academic Quality, Faculty of Medicine & Health)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $103k - $111k base, depending on experience (+17% super and leave loading)
• Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. 
• Location: Kensington, Sydney (Hybrid working, this role requires at least two days on site)

A bit about the position   

The Project Officer (Academic Quality) plays a key role in supporting curriculum transformation initiatives and any related activities across the Faculty of Medicine & Health. Embedded within the Medicine and Health Academic Programs Quality team, this role will prioritise calendar-related deliverables, including the accreditation resubmission and curriculum management, while contributing to broader curriculum governance and transformation activities to ensure integration and continuity.

The role will support and provide expert advice across Faculty academic quality activities, including accreditation, academic governance and proposals (ECLIPS), data and reporting, and other related projects that support faculty and schools in supporting the curriculum transformation project. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex change environment.

Some key skills required:

• Tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience in academic quality, accreditation, curriculum management, student systems, teaching support or student services.
• A comprehensive knowledge of education programs in the tertiary sector, in ensuring that Faculty offerings comply with institutional rules and accreditation standards.
• Excellent project coordination and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgment and initiative.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders at all levels across an organisation and a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative, directives, and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify gaps, understand problems, develop solutions and suggest improvements.
• Experience in a range of computing skills, including Power BI, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and generative AI tools and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Experience with UNSW curriculum management system ECLIPS (highly desirable).

Please see the position description for full details of the role.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

• Flexible working ​ 
• 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:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description.

Contact:

Catherine Yang, Academic Programme & WIL Manager  

E: catherine.yang@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 30^th November before 11.30pm Sydney time.

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.