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Project Officer


Company : UNSW


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Officer - Single Point of ContactJoin to apply for the Project Officer - Single Point of Contact role at UNSWProject Officer - Single Point of ContactJoin to apply for the Project Officer - Single Point of Contact role at UNSWWork-life balance: currently trialling a 9-day fortnight for interested team members$110,073-$119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loadingFull-time (35 hrs week) | Fixed term contract to May 2026This Job is based in AustraliaThe OpportunityWork-life balance: currently trialling a 9-day fortnight for interested team members$110,073-$119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loadingFull-time (35 hrs week) | Fixed term contract to May 2026Research Grants and Contracts (RGC) within the Division of Research and Enterprise contributes to UNSWs research performance and profile via the effective management of the Universitys research income. RGC is the key link between UNSW researchers, executive and funding agencies including NHMRC, ARC, other government and non-government research funders, philanthropic competitive grant funders and industry partners.The Project Officer reports to and supports the Senior Manager, Operations and Innovation, in implementing and maintaining the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) workflow and ticketing system. This role ensures the delivery of customer-focused research grant management services by accurately and promptly triaging and allocating incoming work to relevant RGC staff through SPOC. Additionally, the Project Officer manages the RGC weekly training process and supports the onboarding of casual staff during major rounds.The OrganisationUNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes, were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do, its how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were Australias number one university for impact and among the nations Top 20 employers.Benefits And CultureUNSW offers a competitive salary and access to benefits including:Hybrid/Flexible workingAdditional 3 days of leave over the Christmas PeriodAccess to learning and career developmentProgressive HR practicesDiscounts and entitlementsAffordable on-campus parkingAbout The Successful ApplicantYou have a relevant qualification and or work experience, including recent experience overseeing workflows within a high-volume ticketing system.Key skills include the ability to collate, summarise and present complex material effectively to various stakeholder groups, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.Youll also be able to demonstrate your experience documenting processes, developing recommendations, and managing projects.Understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims, objectives, values, policies and guidelines, as well as knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, are also essential.To Apply: If supporting the delivery of customer-focused research grant management services is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.Closing date: 11.55pm, Tuesday 3rd June 2025Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.auUNSW 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. 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