• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term 2-year opportunity.
• Remuneration: Level 5 – From $92,265 + 17% superannuation and leave loading.
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Location:
Randwick, NSW About UNSW At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
About the Role
An Administrator provides effective day-to-day administrative support within the Business Optimisation Strategy (BOS) to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of the Program. The role reports to the Senior PMO Lead and has zero direct reports. Responsibilities
• Provide high-level administrative support to the BOS program and nominated teams, acting as a responsive first point of contact for routine enquiries and office logistics.
• Manage office operations, supplies, equipment, and meeting arrangements, including room bookings, technology setup, and catering coordination.
• Maintain accurate, accessible administrative records, spreadsheets, databases, and filing systems to support effective information management.
• Assist with financial and purchasing administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and reconciling expenses in line with UNSW policies.
• Support project activities, workshops, and events by coordinating agendas, minutes, briefing documentation, visitor inductions, and site access.
• Identify administrative process improvements while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with UNSW privacy policies. About You
• Tertiary qualification with relevant administrative experience,
or equivalent competency gained through a combination of education and practical training.
• Advanced time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, meet tight deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Robust written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, backed by high-level customer service experience and advanced numeracy skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems, with a proven track record of supporting key projects, process improvements, and guiding or supervising staff.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, values in action, and relevant organisational policies and guidelines. For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.
How to Apply
Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the
job description
) before 1155pm Sunday 8 November 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application. UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant E:
[email protected] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online) 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. Pre-Employment Checks Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
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• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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