Senior Project Officer – Academic Calendar Transition (UNSW) at UNSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

123302.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Time Management, Microsoft 365, Project Reporting Tools, Risk Management, Issue Management, Decision Tracking, Dependency Management, Governance, Curriculum Transformation, Teamwork, Initiative, Judgement

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Opportunity After significant consultation, UNSW’s Academic Calendar will be shifting from the 3+ model to a ‘flex-semester’ model in 2028. The University is now undergoing the planning and implementation phases to ensure a smooth transition for all staff and students by 2028. This is a project-specific faculty role focused on redesigning and preparing hundreds of programs, specialisations and courses for delivery for Semester 1 and Semester 2 2028. The role sits within a whole of university transformation program, along with the related governance, systems, processes and implementation readiness required for successful delivery. The role provides high level practical and efficient project support for the Engineering Academic Calendar Transition and related curriculum transformation activities. The role focuses on project controls, governance readiness and delivery coordination, including maintaining and implementing integrated plans and reporting, risk and issue management, action and decision tracking, dependency management, and coordination of governance-ready outputs across eight Schools and key stakeholders. The role also supports consistent ways of working across the Faculty through practical templates, quality checks, minimum evidence standards and supervision of casual project officers during peak delivery periods. The role reports to the Academic Calendar Transition Senior Project Manager. * Salary, Level 7: $113,926 - $123,302 per annum + 17% superannuation * Full time * Fixed-Term – 2 years * Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia 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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us [https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us] Skills and Experience: * Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced. * Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation. * Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) and project reporting tools; experience with Microsoft Lists, Power BI and workflow tools is desirable. * Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative. * Proven project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands. * An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. 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: * Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) * Career development opportunities * 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments * Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period * Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits [https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits] 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: * Provide Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation (if successful) * 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. To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington when required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Contact: David Hasler – Senior Project Manager d.hasler@unsw.edu.au [d.hasler@unsw.edu.au] Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au [a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au] Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 15th April 2026 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.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on project controls, governance readiness, and delivery coordination for the Academic Calendar Transition. It involves maintaining integrated plans, managing risks and issues, and coordinating outputs across multiple schools and stakeholders.