Learning Abroad Project Officer

Learning Abroad Project Officer

Job no: 527816

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Project Management

Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Level 6 from $100k + 17% superannuation and leave loading

Location: Kensington NSW (3 days based at Kensington campus & 2 days WFH)

Why your role matters

We are looking for a Learning Abroad Project Officer to manage data tracking, analysis, reporting, and compliance for the Learning Abroad team within the Office of Global Affairs. The role involves maintaining data dashboards, preparing country briefing papers, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Reporting to the Lead Learning Abroad Short Programs and Study Abroad, the position supports the team’s efforts to enhance the university’s global engagement and efficiency. This role does not include managing other staff.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Coordinate and manage UNSW Learning Abroad data and compliance reporting, including preparation of the AUIDF Learning Abroad benchmarking, faculty reporting and country briefing documents.
• Develop, maintain and plan procedures and processes, providing expert advice in relation to the data capturing and presentation of overseas learning abroad activities.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of inbound and outbound learning abroad data, whilst adhering to established guidelines for data privacy and security.
• Ensure efficient data tracking support for government funding (e.g., New Colombo Plan Mobility projects), in compliance with funding requirements.

About You:

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gain through any combination of education, training and experience alongside:

• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications in particular Excel and PowerBI dashboards.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication, skills including ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively autonomously and in a team, showing initiative and a proactive approach. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

The Organisation

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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter which should address the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 11.55pm.

Get in Touch:

Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 02 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time