• Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term for 1 year (28-hour week)
• Remuneration: Level 5 Position ($78,130 - $88,407 + 17% superannuation pro rata)
• Location: Kensington, NSW (flexibility working from home and minimum 1 day on campus at UNSW)
• Progress your career by taking advantage of the many training and development opportunities available to you.

Why This Role Matters:

The SDR Hub, established by the UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice in 2022, aims to connect knowledge and people to make small steps towards big changes. It creates safe spaces for changemakers—from government, business, and wider society—to plan pragmatic action for a sustainable low-carbon future informed by knowledge and insights from across the world. The SDR Hub builds on diverse research, education, and knowledge exchange partnerships aligned with global sustainable development commitments to drive forward the implementation of innovative and transformative workstreams.

Currently active in over 20 countries, with a particular focus on Australia and the Pacific, the SDR Hub works closely with decision-makers across government, international institutions, local communities, and the private and non-private sectors to create new approaches to decision-making as well as bold and intelligent reforms. Our Administrator provides effective day-to-day administrative support to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of the UNSW Sustainable Development Reform Hub.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply with experience in the University sector!

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Provide high-level administrative support to the SDR Hub and other nominated teams across the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW.
• Provide effective specialist advice relating to administrative guidelines, processes and activities.
• Provide some elements of executive assistance to the Directors of the SDR Hub.
• Develop and maintain detailed filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites and other administrative systems.
• Draft agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes, and guidelines for meetings as required.
• Respond to a range of in-person, telephone and email enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and initiate, action or escalate as necessary.
• Review and monitor finance administration requests, including but not limited to, purchasing, travel, credit card reconciliation, expense reimbursements, payment requests and billing processes.
• Arrange, support and promote meetings and events for internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake induction and new starter process for new staff and visitors including access to systems and building and site orientation.
  

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.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal 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.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff that 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 (pro rata)
• 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 by clicking Apple Now.

Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position. Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.

Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Hannah Sheridan at [email protected] using the subject line: Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [email protected].

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

A position description is attached.

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.