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The Opportunity

• Be exposed to exciting cutting-edge research projects
• $113,926 -$123,301+ 17% super + annual leave loading
• 1 year fixed-term contract, September 2025 to September 2026
• Full-time (35 hrs week) |Hybrid/Flexible working

The Impact and Engagement Project Officer is responsible for providing high level support to the Senior Program Manager, Industry regarding development of industry engaged PhD projects and government reporting within the portfolio of the PVC Research Training. The role involves providing advice, support and other services to Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates, academic supervisors, and external partners regarding the intersection of the HDR lifecycle and engagement with research end users including business, government, non-profit and community groups; to improve researcher outcomes and enhance researcher experience and overseeing crucial government reporting services. The role reports to the Senior Program Manager, Industry and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

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. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage tasks with competing deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to provide high-level customer service and foster positive professional working relationships
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex policy and procedures to a broad range of stakeholders
• Using large databases to process, extract and analyse data, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently
• A track record in contributing ideas and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.  

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and brief Responses to Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.

Applications close:  11.55pm, Wednesday 11th June 2025

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

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.