Project Officer (Accreditation)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 18 Month Fixed Term contract
• Remuneration: $103,866 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading  
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Hybrid WFH with at least two days in office Kensington, Sydney

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Details of the role

A Project Officer (Accreditation) plays a vital role in the Education & Student Experience team in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The position is responsible for coordinating and delivering accreditation processes for a range of disciplines within the School of Health Sciences (SoHS), ensuring the compliance of programs with external regulatory standards established by professional accrediting bodies. The Project Officer (Accreditation) will collaborate with academic leaders, the Academic Programs Quality team, and other professional staff to ensure that the Faculty’s programs remain consistently aligned with evolving accreditation requirements. 

Some key skills required:

• Tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience in accreditation, quality assurance, and/or higher education administration.
• A deep understanding of accreditation processes, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in developing and managing accreditation systems, including data collection and reporting.
• Excellent project coordination 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.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly proficient in computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and demonstrated ability to learn new systems.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• 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 separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  frank.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Tuesday 2^nd July 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.