Senior Engagement Officer, Academic & EF Development

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Australia is seeking a Senior Engagement Officer to enhance educational leadership through strategic communications. This role requires experience in educational communications, engagement strategies, and event management. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within the Education Focussed team and play a crucial role in supporting the development of academics. This position offers flexible working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Additional 3 days leave during December festive period

Career development opportunities

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in educational communications and engagement.
• Ability to manage and deliver events for academics.
• Strong service orientation with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication resources for Engagement initiatives.
• Support the development of Education Focussed academics.
• Contribute to a culture of educational innovation.

Skills

Educational communications

Engagement strategies

Event management

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Employment Type : Full Time (35 hours per week)

Duration : Fixed Term contract until Aug 2026

Remuneration : Level 7 from $113k 17% superannuation & leave loading

Location : Kensington NSW (3 days on campus)

Why your role matters

Join UNSW as a Senior Engagement Officer Academic & EF Development where youll play a vital role in strengthening the universitys educational leadership through strategic communications and engagement. Sitting within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education portfolio and the Education Focussed team this role supports the development of Education Focussed (EF) academics in line with UNSWs Progress for All Strategy and Societal Impact Framework.

Youll take the lead in developing and delivering communication resources the Education Focussed Bulletin and outreach initiatives both within the UNSW academic community and externally with a particular focus on engaging EF academics.

Reporting to the Manager EF Career Advancement and Education Focussed Development this is a dynamic position with wide-reaching influence ideal for someone ready to contribute to and support a culture of educational innovation and leadership.

About You :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through a combination of education and training.
• Demonstrated experience in educational communications and engagement with an understanding of issues facing Education Focussed academics and the key issues currently impacting leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transformation change within a complex organisational environment
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing communications engagement and outreach activities and educational resources utilising a range of platforms and mediums including particular digital to facilitate the development of Education Focused academics.
• Demonstrated ability in the management and delivery of development events and engagement activities for academics within a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively with academic language and learning strategies / initiatives with a range of people at different levels within a higher education context.
• Strong service orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff at all levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to contribute positively and proactively to the teams work. Demonstrated self-motivation initiative and judgement and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims objectives and values in action together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

For further information on the role & responsibilities please refer to the position description

How to Apply : Submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note : Sponsorship is not available for this role valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW 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)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• 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)

Job queries contact : Chloe Gane Talent Acquisition Consultant E : (applications to the address cannot be accepted please apply online)

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.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1