Project Officer (Community Engagement) – Identified

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid cultural leave

17% Superannuation and leave loading

3 days of leave over Christmas

Job summary

University of New South Wales is seeking a Project Officer (Community Engagement) to support the delivery of community engagement initiatives across underrepresented cohorts, including Indigenous engagement. The role involves coordinating projects, reporting, communications, and stakeholder liaison to drive successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes collaboration with program managers and coordinators, with a focus on planning, documentation, and timely execution in a complex university

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of community engagement initiatives targeting underrepresented cohorts.
• Develop project plans and schedules for key initiatives.
• Monitor and report on project Deliverables and status.
• Coordinate workshops and meetings; manage actions and follow-ups.
• Develop communications with key stakeholders across internal and external partners.

Skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Project Officer (Community Engagement) – Identified

• University of New South Wales
• Australia, NSW
• Sep 9, 2026

About University of New South Wales

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

• Kensington, NSW (on campus requirement with potential hybrid available)

Why This Role Matters:

The Project Officer (Community Engagement) addresses barriers to access and participation experienced by underrepresented cohorts, taking an intersectional approach to supporting engagement, pathways and success in UNSW Engineering. This role will work in collaboration with the Program Manager (Student Gender Equity) who focuses on women, non-binary and gender diverse students, the Community Engagement Coordinator, and the Senior Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement), as well as Future Student Recruitment and other areas of the Faculty of Engineering. As an Identified role, the role will also include the engagement in meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.

The role entails providing project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, maintaining key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects.

The role is an identified Indigenous position. UNSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of community engagement initiatives and activities targeting cohorts currently underrepresented in the engineering sector, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People; women, non-binary and gender diverse people; students from a low SES background, and those located in remote/rural areas.
• Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes for key initiatives and activities including, but not limited to, those associated with engineering Indigenous engagement, student gender equity programming, widening participation programming and UNSW Makerbus activities.
• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.
• Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project, including Nura Gili: Centre for Indigenous Programs, UNSW Makerbus, Future Students, Student Equity, high schools & primary schools, Faculty partners, and student societies.
• Support program implementation under the direction of the Program Manager (Student Equity), with guidance from the Program Manager (Student Gender Equity), Senior Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement) and Community Engagement Coordinator.

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status will be required.
• Knowledge of NSW School curricula, specifically NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) and links to STEM subjects.
• Knowledge and experience in Indigenous engagement is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Pre-employment checks required for this position:

• Provide Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation, if successful.
• Working with Children Check

Benefits and Culture:

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

• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

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.