• Employment Type: Part time (10-14 hours per week)
• Duration: 14-month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: Level 4 from $81,335 plus 17% superannuation contributions and annual leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney is the world's leading research centre dedicated to the study of international refugee law. The Kaldor Centre undertakes rigorous research on the most pressing displacement issues in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. We contribute to public policy by promoting legal, sustainable and humane solutions to forced migration. Through outstanding research and engagement, the Kaldor Centre has become recognised as an intellectual powerhouse with global impact.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing proactive, practical and efficient administrative support to the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law.

This is a 14‑month fixed term, part‑time role (1.5-2 days per week) offering the opportunity to support a leading research centre with a strong public impact. Working closely with a small, collaborative team, you will provide high‑quality administrative and operational support across communications, events, finance and stakeholder engagement. The role is varied and hands‑on, combining day‑to‑day administration with digital communications and event coordination. It suits someone who is highly organised, detail‑focused and comfortable juggling priorities, while also bringing a service‑oriented mindset and strong communication skills. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of centre activities and supporting engagement with internal and external audiences.

The role reports to the Kaldor Centre Administrator, supporting the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Law & Justice and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

(Selection criteria)

• Diploma or equivalent combination of qualifications and work experience in a relevant field, such as administration, marketing or digital communications.

Familiarity with UNSW administrative and finance systems is desirable.

• Sound organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and duties in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team.
• Experience using simple design platforms (eg. Canva) to edit images and create visual content.
• Proficient level of computer literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability in the use and administration of online systems and databases.

To learn more about this position and view the full list of criteria, please see the attached Position Description.

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
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please upload your CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the skills and experience listed in the position description (Selection Criteria). A copy of the Position Description can be via JOBS@UNSW.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Get in Touch:

Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.