• Employment Type: Part Time (21 hours per week) 

• Duration: Fixed Term Role – 12 months 

• Remuneration: $ 78,584 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation contributions 

• Location: Kensington NSW  

The Compliance Assistant, International Student Compliance plays a key role in the International Student Compliance Team, in particular assisting with the management and contractual obligations of the Australia Awards Scholarship portfolio. The role sits within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience department and will contribute to the University’s compliance and reporting requirements as well as the education and student experience. 

The role is fixed-term part time, 21 hours per week. The team is flexible on the hours and days of work (between Monday and Friday 9am to 5pm). If you are currently studying, you would be able to work around your classes schedule. The team works in a hybrid environment – they are flexible on the days but like to have everyone in the office regrouping as a team on Thursdays. Due to the nature of the role, there will be periods (between November up to the end of January, outside of our shutdown period) where you won’t be able to take annual leave.  The role reports to the Manager, International Student Compliance, and has no direct reports. 

Main responsibilities Summary 

• Provide proactive administrative support across a range of activities to support the International Student Compliance Team in their management of the Australia Awards Scholarships  

• Act as the first point of contact and respond to a range of internal queries from Australia Awards Scholarship recipients and determine relevant action, communicating clear, concise and appropriate advice or escalate as appropriate 

• Assist with appropriate record keeping and data compliance  

• With direction from the Manager, process new applications and update and maintain databases and other administrative systems  

• Assist during the arrival and onboarding of commencing Australia Awards Scholarship recipients through the co-ordination of events and activities, including room bookings, catering, drafting and circulating run sheets and other documents, and onsite logistics.  

• Assist in the monitoring of the academic progress of all Australia Awards Scholarship recipients 

Who You Are 

We are looking for someone who is excited about UNSW’s vision and values, who is passionate about the Higher Education sector. We’d love you to come equipped with: 

• Previous administrative and customer service experience, ideally in a higher education environment 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a constantly high attention to detail in a busy fast-paced environment  

• An intermediate level in excel – there will be lot of data entry, manipulation and reporting 

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills

• An understanding and knowledge of the ESOS Act (2000) and National Code 2018 is an advantage 

• A willingness to learn and be curious about process improvement, in particular using emerging technologies 

• Competency with all Office 365 applications  

We welcome International Students for this role. 

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. Our benefits include:  

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  

• Additional 3 days of leave over the End of the Year period  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us what you bring to the role and why you are interested. The shortlisting process won’t start before the job ad closes, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us until then. 

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. 

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW. 

Applications close: Sunday 6 October 5PM 

Get in Touch: Anne de Voronine – Talent Acquisition Coordinator  a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au  

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed 

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.