The Opportunity

Due to a growth in work the UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre is seeking a Program Administration Officer. In this essential role, you will provide effective day-to-day administrative, and facilities support to ensure the Centre’s operations run smoothly. You will collaborate closely with the Centre Director, Program Manager, and Nuclear Engineering Research team to support them in maximizing their impact. Additionally, you will manage resources, coordinate events, and facilitate stakeholder communications to ensure the Centre functions seamlessly.

This role reports directly to Barbara Vidos, Program Manager at the UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre, and has no direct reports.

• Salary - Level 5, Step 1 - $85,717 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term role – 12 months with ASAP start
• 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. 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 50 universities in the world 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.

The UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre unites experts from nuclear cognisant disciplines within UNSW, fostering excellence in research and education across the nuclear ecosystem, spanning its scientific and engineering foundations, extending to policy, legal aspects, medicine, and broader societal implications. For more information on our Centre please go to - https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/nuclear-innovation-centre

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
• Advanced numeracy skills.
• 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.

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 regularly.

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, 9^th February 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.