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About the Role

The ADA Faculty Research Office supports the Faculty's research strategy by enhancing research performance, fostering research culture, assisting with reporting, and providing guidance to academic staff and Higher Degree Researchers (HDR). The Graduate Research Officer (GRO) coordinates higher degree research administration within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, focusing on improving student experience and continuous improvement in HDR coordination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage HDR administration practices and reporting systems for assigned Schools and/or Centres.
Plan, develop, and maintain administrative procedures for admissions, enrollment, and candidature management.
Assist in the implementation of policies and guidelines, ensuring effective operation of Research Progress Reviews.
Set priorities and monitor workflows within the administrative team, supporting other Graduate Research Officers.
Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication and prioritizing tasks.
Review and monitor funding and resource allocation requests, including study spaces, equipment, and HDR funding applications.
Provide secretarial support to the Higher Degree Research Committee and other meetings.
Support the delivery of ADA Graduate Research projects, including induction workshops and events.
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate processing of higher degree research administration tasks.

Requirements

Hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship.
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience and/or equivalent competence.
Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, influence, and guide staff.
Highly advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate projects and tasks.
Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.
Recent HDR candidate or strong administrator with insight into UNSW practices is advantageous.
Strong organization and communication skills are required.
Ability to leverage existing HDR policies and workflow procedures.
Must have working rights in Australia.
Must be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal communication
Written communication
Oral communication
Time management
Organizational skills
Project coordination
Task coordination
Microsoft Office proficiency
Numeracy
Financial communication
Budget monitoring

Location

Kensington, NSW

Work Type

Hybrid
Fixed Term contract
Part-Time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Relevant tertiary qualification

Salary/Compensations

$108k - $115k + 17% Superannuation

Benefits

Flexible hours
Opportunity to work from home regularly
Discounts & entitlements including on UNSW courses
Flexible 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading
Additional 3 days leave over the December break
Wellbeing programs and initiatives

About the Company

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Equal Opportunity

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.