Description:
- Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term for 2 years (28-hour week, 4 days a week)
- Remuneration Level 7: $106,351 - $115,103 + 17% Superannuation Pro Rata.
- Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus attendance required with flexibility negotiable)
Why This Role Matters:
The Laureate Centre for History & Population is a 5-year Australian Research Council-funded research centre directed by Scientia Professor Alison Bashford, based in the School of Humanities and Languages, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture. The School of Humanities and Languages is one of Australia’s leading centres of research and teaching excellence in History, Environment & Society, Philosophy, Languages and Area Studies. Please visit the link to our website: https://historyandpopulation.com/
The Senior Project Officer plays a key role within the Laureate Centre for History & Population by providing high-level strategic, practical and efficient project support and coordination for project teams and key stakeholders. The role is 0.8 FTE (4 days a week) for 2 years commencing May-June 2024. The role entails Centre coordination, reporting, budget, and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for the Laureate Centre and surrounding projects and teams led by Scientia Professor Alison Bashford. The role reports to Professor Alison Bashford.
Accountabilities:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
- Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes for the Centre and affiliated research projects, including research funding bids and the appointment of personnel.
- Provide a high level of proactive project support and management to Centre team and stakeholders, including proposals for research funding, financials, and file management.
- Coordinate financial planning and resource allocation in consultation with the Centre Director. Manage budgets for related research teams and projects, including SHARP, ARC and other internal and external funding.
- 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 guidance to Centre team in adhering to project plans and budgets as required.
- Develop and monitor the delivery of Centre projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Assess and manage Centre risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. Assist in the monitoring of research activity and quality.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project, including through the Centre’s website.
- Coordinate adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development.
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)
- 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 success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Zoom, Eventbrite, Wordpress and Zotero.
- 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.
- Proven project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives, budgets and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
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)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply:
Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Thursday 25th April 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD: Position Description - Senior Project Officer.pdf
Get in Touch:
Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Alison Bashford at a.bashford@unsw.edu.au.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
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.