Senior Project Officer, Academic Governance at UNSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

123301.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic governance, Curriculum management, Policy interpretation, Project support, Stakeholder engagement, Data analysis, Reporting, Quality assurance, Administrative support, Communication skills, Problem-solving, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Microsoft Office, Compliance, Workflow coordination

Industry

Higher Education

Description

UNSW Business School Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week) Duration: Fixed-Term contract until 31 December 2026 Remuneration: Level 7 – $113,926 – $123,301 (plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading) Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented 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 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings) 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. Why Your Role Matters The Senior Project Officer, Academic Governance plays a key role in supporting Faculty academic governance and curriculum management activities. Working closely with academics, professional staff and central Academic Administration teams, this role provides high-level administrative and project support for UNSW’s curriculum management systems, including ECLIPS and ECOS. Reporting to the Manager, Academic Programs, this position contributes to the quality and integrity of academic programs by ensuring course and program proposals meet policy, governance and approval requirements. You will also collaborate across the Education Portfolio to support continuous improvement of systems, processes and customer experience at scale. To be great in this position, you will be confident interpreting and applying complex policies, enjoy supporting stakeholders, and bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivering high‑quality outcomes. Responsibilities Specific accountabilities for this role include (but are not limited to): * Acting as a primary liaison for academic governance proposals, including new and revised course submissions, ensuring compliance with academic policies, processes and timelines. * Providing high-quality advice and support to stakeholders on academic proposal development, policy interpretation and use of ECLIPS and ECOS. * Reviewing, allocating and quality-assuring proposals within ECLIPS to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with governance frameworks. * Coordinating proposal workflows, including committee feedback, requested changes and implementation of approved outcomes. * Preparing documentation and recording outcomes for Faculty committees as required. * Contributing to broader academic programs and governance activities, such as Academic Program Reviews, Assurance of Learning, academic integrity initiatives, data analysis and reporting. * Collaborating with colleagues across the Education Portfolio to drive continuous improvement in business practices and service delivery. About the successful applicant (Selection criteria) To be successful in this role, you will bring: * A relevant tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through a combination of training and experience. * Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex policies, rules and systems, and provide clear, accurate advice. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and use initiative. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. * Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of attention to detail. * High-level computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications. * An understanding of, and commitment to, UNSW’s values, objectives and relevant policies. Benefits and Culture People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise that it’s the contributions of our staff that make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: * Flexible working options (subject to role requirements) * Career development and learning opportunities * 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave loading * Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas/New Year period * Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives How to Apply Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please submit your application online before the application closing date. Please upload a CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. A copy of the Position Description can be accessed via the link below this advertisement on JOBS@UNSW. Applications close: Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 11:55pm 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: * 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. Get in Touch Anabel Wason Talent Acquisition Partner 📧 a.wason@unsw.edu.au [a.wason@unsw.edu.au] Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply. UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Officer provides high-level administrative and project support for academic governance and curriculum management systems. They act as a primary liaison for course proposals, ensuring compliance with policies and driving continuous improvement in business practices.