Executive Officer- UNSW Precincts

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home regularly

17% Superannuation and Leave Loading

3 extra days leave over December break

Wellbeing programs and health checks

Job summary

UNSW is seeking an Executive Officer to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor Precincts and senior management from the Office of the Vice Chancellor. The role sits at Kensington, NSW, with on-campus duties and hybrid work options.

You will provide high-level administrative, secretariat and project support, help plan delivery of portfolio objectives, and coordinate briefs, reports, and correspondence while engaging across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience providing executive, project and operational support in complex environments.
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, secretariat, project and business support.
• Advance strategic priorities with research and project management assistance.
• Lead governance activities and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate briefs, reports, presentations and correspondence for senior management.
• Drive process improvements across systems, programs and operations.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Autonomous work

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time


• Duration: Continuing


• Renumeration$132k-$149k + 17% flexible super and leave loading


• Location: Kensington, NSW (On- Campus role, hybrid working available)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. 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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

About the role

UNSW’s Precincts portfolio, based in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and President, focuses the University’s investment and capabilities in key geographic locations (including Randwick, Western Sydney, Canberra City and Regional NSW) where we can create enduring impact. Through these place-based ecosystems, we bring together education, research, innovation and partnerships with government, industry and community to respond to local priorities and create broader societal and economic value. This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is motivated by bold transformation, likes building partnerships and enjoys the challenge and variety that comes with leading large scale strategic projects.

As the Executive Officer, you will provide a high level of administrative, secretariat, project and business support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Precincts and senior management, contributing to effective business planning and delivery of key objectives of the portfolio.

Your day to day will include:

• Partner with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Precincts to advance strategic priorities, providing advice, research and project management support to deliver portfolio objectives.


• Lead stakeholder engagement and governance activities, building effective relationships across the University and external partners while ensuring compliance with policies and governance requirements.


• Provide high-level executive and operational support, managing complex priorities, coordinating business activities, and preparing quality briefings, reports, presentations and correspondence.


• Drive business improvement and organisational effectiveness, supporting new initiatives, streamline processes, and contributing to continuous improvement across systems, programs and operations.


• Monitor compliance and portfolio performance, supporting reporting requirements, and contributing to financial, legal and risk management activities that support informed decision-making.

This role reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Precincts and while it has no formal direct reports, it is expected to work closely with a matrix structured team operating across several different geographical locations.

Who you are

Bringing demonstrated experience across executive, project and operational support in a complex environment, you’ll hold strong judgement and stakeholder engagement skills to enable the successful delivery of strategic and operational objectives, within a collaborative multi-stakeholder university setting.

You hold the following skills & experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.


• Proven experience in project management in higher education or equivalent level of knowledge gained through education/training and/or experience.


• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.


• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.


• Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.


• Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including knowledge of Microsoft applications

Benefits and Culture

At UNSW, the work you do has a ripple effect far beyond your immediate role. Here, you can put your skills to the service of something bigger, something meaningful. We offer:

• Flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home regularly.


• Discounts & entitlements including on UNSW courses.


• Flexible 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading


• Additional 3 days leave over the December break.


• Wellbeing programs and initiatives, such as recharge week and health checks.

You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits |Jobs@UNSW

Job queries contact

For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Katherine Molloy: [e-mail]. Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

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.

Categories: Strategy, Governance, Policy & Compliance

Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time