Administrative Officer

UNSW Business School

• Employment Type: Full time (35-hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 from $103,866 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney (Hybrid flexible working)

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 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) 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.

About the opportunity

The Administrative Officer plays a vital role in coordinating and managing the general administration within the Specialist Administrative Support (SAS) Unit. The role entails the application of knowledge and expertise to implement business process improvements and to ensure operations comply with University policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional to contribute to the smooth operation of a dynamic academic environment. You will play a central role in coordinating complex administrative processes, supporting key operational activities such as timetabling and  casual academic engagement, and partnering with stakeholders across multiple disciplines. With a strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement, you’ll bring your expertise to enhance systems, streamline workflows, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Your ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, and influence outcomes will be key to your success in this impactful role. This position reports to the Manager of the SAS unit.

Some key skills required

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in leading processes with high compliance requirements with a thorough understanding of policies, procedures or systems and its interpretation and application.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational excellence and to supervise, influence and guide staff.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and complex databases.

To learn more about this position and view the full list of criteria, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed by clicking on the position description button below this ad.

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)

How to Apply

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11:55pm. Please upload your CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the skills and experience listed in the position description (Selection Criteria). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

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

*******@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.

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