UNSW Business School – Department of Business.
This position is full‐time (35 hours per week) and is a fixed‐term contract ending 31 December 2026. Remuneration is Level 7: $113,926 – $123,301 (plus 17 % superannuation and annual leave loading). Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney – Australia.
Why Your Role Matters
The Senior Project Officer, Academic Governance supports Faculty academic governance and curriculum management activities. Working closely with academics, professional staff and central Academic Administration teams, the role provides high‐level administrative and project support for UNSW's curriculum management systems ECLIPS and ECOS.
Reporting to the Manager, Academic Programs, this position contributes to the quality and integrity of academic programs by ensuring course and program proposals meet policy, governance and approval requirements. The role also collaborates across the Education Portfolio to support continuous improvement of systems, processes and customer experience at scale.
To be great in this position, you will confidently interpret and apply complex policies, enjoy supporting stakeholders, and bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivering high‐quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Act as a primary liaison for academic governance proposals, including new and revised course submissions, ensuring compliance with academic policies, processes and timelines.
* Provide high‐quality advice and support to stakeholders on academic proposal development, policy interpretation and use of ECLIPS and ECOS.
* Review, allocate and quality‐assure proposals within ECLIPS to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with governance frameworks.
* Coordinate proposal workflows, including committee feedback, requested changes and implementation of approved outcomes.
* Prepare documentation and record outcomes for Faculty committees as required.
* Contribute to broader academic programs and governance activities, such as Academic Program Reviews, Assurance of Learning, academic integrity initiatives, data analysis and reporting.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the Education Portfolio to drive continuous improvement in business practices and service delivery.
About the Successful Applicant
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring
* A relevant tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through a combination of training and experience.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex policies, rules and systems, and provide clear, accurate advice.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
* High‐level computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.
* An understanding of, and commitment to, UNSW's values, objectives and relevant policies.
Benefits And Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise that it's the contributions of our staff that make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our Benefits Include
* Flexible working options (subject to role requirements)
* Career development and learning opportunities
* 17 % superannuation contributions and additional leave loading
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas/New Year period
* Access to a wide range of staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives
Pre‐Employment 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.
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no‐one is disadvantaged on the basis of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply. UNSW partners with Australia's leading diversity organisations, networks and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW's diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
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