Team Leader – General Administration (UNSW Engineering School Shared Services)

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Team Leader, General Administration at UNSW leads and manages administrative services within the Faculty of Engineering, reporting to the Deputy Faculty Executive Director. The role includes direct leadership of the general administration team and ensures high-quality service across eight Schools.

Location is Kensington, Sydney on-campus with four days on site. This fixed-term position runs to September 2027, offering a Level 7 salary plus 17% superannuation and full-time hours (35 per week).

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with experience or equivalent competence.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills under pressure with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage administrative services and the general administration team within the Faculty of Engineering.
• Supervise, influence and guide staff to deliver high-quality administrative support.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The Team Leader, General Administration is responsible for leading and managing administrative services and the general administration team within the Faculty of Engineering’s eight Schools. The role reports to the Deputy Faculty Executive Director with a dotted reporting line to the School Managers and has a direct report.

• Salary, Level 7: $118,483 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full Time: 35 hours
• Fixed Term to September 2027
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus attendance 4 days a week)

This Job is based in 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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, influence and guide staff.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral 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.
• Demonstrated project management experience with demonstrated ability to act with a high level of independence, initiative, problem solving, analysis, and judgment, providing accurate and appropriate outcomes.
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

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. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications close:

11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 23rd September 2026

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.