Project Officer – Industry Engagement (UNSW Faculty of Engineering)
* University of New South Wales
* Australia, NSW
* Apr 29, 2026
The Project Officer – Industry Engagement plays a key role in coordinating initiatives across the Student Industry portfolio that enhance student and industry engagement. Working closely with industry partners, students and colleagues across the faculty, the role coordinates engagement activities, supports industry relationships and delivers programs that create meaningful opportunities for connection to a distinctive engineering student experience.
Reporting to the Manager, Student Industry Engagement, the position also works closely with the Student Experience and Opportunities team to support the successful delivery of portfolio initiatives.
* Salary, Level 6: $103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full‐time
* Fixed term – 24 months
* Location: Kensington campus – Sydney, Australia (onsite role)
Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
* Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain long‐term relationships with alumni, prospects, and industry partners.
* Demonstrated experience in coordinating projects and delivering engagement activities, including events, stakeholder communications, and program execution.
* 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 experience in relationship management of diverse stakeholder groups with a strong track record in delivery of successful outcomes.
* Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
* Superior communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write content for mass communication.
* Demonstrated ability to manage programs focused on specific outcomes that engage multiple stakeholders in either the public or private sectors.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and experience with project management tools; ability to learn and use EDM platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite).
Benefits
* 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
* Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 23 rd June 2026
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