Project Officer (WA Based)

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), continuing role.

Remuneration: Level 6 - starting at $103,866 plus 17% superannuation

Location: Western Australia (Hybrid working model) – applicants must be based in WA for this role.

About Unsw

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.  We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

Why your role matters

The Project Officer WA supports AGSM Short Courses, with a focus on courses delivered for AGSM clients located in WA. The role covers project coordination, reporting and analysis, communications, relationship management, and administration for AGSM Short Course programs. It ensures participants have seamless, personalised experience from onboarding to completion. The position is based in WA, reporting to the Head of Delivery and Operations and supporting the Director of AGSM Executive Education.

About The Role

You will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:

• Support the delivery of AGSM Short Courses programs and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals
• Coordinate program logistics including venue bookings, catering, workshop coordination, technology support, attendance monitoring, and communications
• Prepare course materials, participant communications, and post-program engagement to ensure a cohesive and professional learning journey
• Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• 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 team and stakeholders.
• Assess and monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• 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.
• Provide high-touch, participant-focused support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring each learner feels valued and supported.

About You

• 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
• Demonstrated customer service orientation, with the ability to provide empathetic, solution focused support to diverse participants.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office and learning management/communication platforms
• 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.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Thursday 2 October January by 11:55pm.

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: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au  (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.