The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering has an opportunity for a Country Impact Coordinator, Societal Impact and Partnerships. This key role supports UNSW Engineering’s societal impact strategy by coordinating the delivery of multi-country initiatives across Southeast Asia and Oceania. It ensures that project activities align with local priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNSW’s Societal Impact Framework, and national development plans. The role involves close collaboration with partners and in-country teams to support inclusive project design, monitor progress against impact indicators, and promote adaptive learning and sustainability.

In this role, you will help operationalise key relationships with governments, universities, and community organisations, ensuring strong, trust-based collaboration throughout implementation. You will also contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities by supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting to track progress, inform decision-making, and communicate impact. This position plays a critical role in advancing regionally grounded, community-informed initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting outcomes.

This role reports to Senior Manager, Societal Impact and Partnerships, supporting the Engineering Faculty Dean’s Unit/Societal Impact and Translation team. The position has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level 7: $113,926 to $123,301 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 2-years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• This role might require domestic and international travel to visit our partners

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 is a national and international leader in engineering research and education, and it is the University’s premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the most engineers and having the largest research expenditure. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight schools, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, UNSW Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience and relevant experience in social impact and translational activities. Desirability in MEL systems, participatory evaluation or impact reporting.
• Experience coordinating international development or research programs in Southeast Asia, Oceania, or similar settings.
• Experience in grant writing and donor engagement skills, with a track record of contributing to successful funding proposals.
• Sectoral experience in climate adaptation, education, public health, livelihoods, or disaster preparedness.
• Demonstrated understanding of the cultural and professional differences between universities, social enterprises and government, and an understanding of the value gained by these organisations engaging in collaborative activities.
• Strong written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex information, and to develop and deliver external relations materials with successful results.
• 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.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 3^rd August 2025

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.