Senior Project Officer - University Strategy Office

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (as per UNSW)

Extra December leave

Course discounts

Staff superannuation contributions

Discounts for staff

Job summary

University of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Project Officer in the University Strategy Office to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across faculties and divisions. The role focuses on planning, engagement, reporting, and delivering projects aligned with the UNSW Strategy, Progress for All.

The Senior Project Officer will report to the Manager, Strategic Alliances and Initiatives, driving collaboration and ensuring timely delivery within UNSW governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• High level organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty and divisional leaders to design initiatives under the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All.
• Maintain relationships with faculties to implement initiatives within Strategy.
• Prepare reports on Strategy progress for University Leadership Team (ULT) and others.
• Develop and manage projects, initiatives or events for the UNSW Strategy Office.
• Develop and manage projects, initiatives or events for the Strategy Office in line with business plans.
• Oversee project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Support governance and liaise with administrative units to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain systems to manage projects and record information.
• Contribute to proposals, business cases and guidelines.
• Provide high level administrative support including minutes, travel and budget management, website maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Project Officer - University Strategy Office

• University of New South Wales
• Australia, NSW
• Oct 1, 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...

• Remuneration: Level 7, $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super + leave loading

Why Your Role Matters:

The Strategy Office facilitates the implementation of the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All through effective planning, delivery and reporting aligned to the strategic vision. Working within the Office of the Provost, the team leads the development and execution of the strategic plan including the communications and engagement across the university, providing strategic foresights and research to inform strategic planning. The Strategy Office supports faculties and divisions in aligning with UNSW priorities, designs and drives flagship strategic initiatives, and monitors performance and progress toward achieving strategic objectives.

The Senior Project Officer plays an important role in project management of initiatives and events, communication and engagement with faculties and divisions to support the development and implementation of strategic programs and projects of the UNSW Strategy, aimed at raising the University's global profile and impact.

The role of Senior Project Officer reports to the Manager, Strategic Alliances and Initiatives and has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with faculty and divisional leaders to design and establish initiatives under the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All.
• Maintain strong working relationships with faculties and divisions to implement initiatives under the Impact Pathways and Impact Focus Areas of the Strategy.
• Work with functional units to obtain updates and prepare reports on Strategy progress for University Leadership Team (ULT) and others to ensure project management.
• Monitor and report on outcomes of strategic initiatives to the Vice Chancellor and Provost, and UNSW Council.
• Develop, implement and manage specific projects, initiatives or events for the UNSW Strategy Office in conjunction with the agreed business plans.
• Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Support university governance and management structures, liaising with other administrative units across UNSW and partner institutions to ensure projects are managed and delivered in a timely and effective manner, and aligned appropriately to UNSW processes.
• Establish and maintain systems to manage projects and record information.
• Contribute to and support the development of proposals, business cases, guidelines and other business documents.
• Provide high level administrative support in the pursuit of project implementation, including minute taking, travel and budget management, website maintenance.
• Monitor and elevate, as necessary, complex and potentially sensitive issues and concerns that might affect the progress of UNSW strategic initiatives.

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including setting up systems for stakeholder engagement and communication, tracking and project reporting.
• High level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise and control workload with a positive sense of initiative.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, show initiative and contribute positively to a team.
• Proven ability to drive collaboration and successfully manage competing priorities.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.