Vacancies at University of New South Wales

Why This Role Matters 

We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) (multiple positions) to join the School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation. This convertible tenure track role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your academic career through high-quality research and outstanding teaching. You will contribute to the School’s teaching programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in high-quality and impactful scholarly research, and participate in service activities that support the School and Faculty’s mission. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Manage and deliver innovative and effective teaching in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation. 
• Develop and maintain a strong research profile with high-quality impactful outputs. 
• Pursue external research funding opportunities. 
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate research supervisions.  
• Contribute to curriculum development and educational excellence. 
• Engage with industry and professional communities to enhance impact and relevance of research and pedagogical activities, and contribute towards improved professional practice and societal progress. 
• Contribute to operational and strategic activities of the School and a positive collegial environment. 

Skills and Experience 

• A PhD in a related discipline. 
• Demonstrated track record of, and passion for, the conduct of high-quality impactful research that will publish in the highest quality internationally renowned journals, and has the potential to contribute towards improved professional practice and/or societal progress. 
• Evidence of an ability to supervise undergraduate honours students and contribute towards the supervision of postgraduate higher degree research students. 
• Evidence of an ability to develop a capacity to effectively seek external research funding and support. 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence. 
• Experience using educational technologies and online delivery methods. 

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Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience. Experience working in the Higher Education sector in Australia is highly desirable.
• Advanced project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Office 365 and AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• 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.

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Why your role matters 

As the Senior Program Officer, Student Development you will play a key role within the Employability team in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio, providing high level practical and efficient program design, development, and delivery of employability student development programs.

The role works closely with colleagues in the Coaching and Development team, which oversees the design, delivery and continuous improvement of career coaching, professional and personal development initiatives to undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research students across UNSW.

The role entails providing project and program conceptualisation and management, reporting and operational support, developing communications, building, and maintaining key internal and external relationships, and developing and delivering key program related activities and initiatives.

About You:      

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of employability, along with demonstrated experience in the effective design, development, and delivery of high-quality employability and student development programs. You will also need:     

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and learning resources.
• Ability to apply negotiation and influence in a collegial environment that values academic independence, consultative practices, and consensus decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in the collaborative co-design, development, and delivery of employability initiatives with a range of stakeholders at different levels of an organisation.
• Proven ability to design, implement, coordinate, and deliver student facing workshops, presentations, and events in virtual, hybrid and in-person modes.
• Advanced computer literacy and experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, with preference for Microsoft Office Suite applications and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to contribute positively and proactively to the team’s work.
• Advanced organisational and time management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with proven ability to work according to strict deadlines and to manage competing demands with judgement and initiative.
• Strong service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success building and maintain positive professional relationships with staff at all levels, both internally and externally

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Why your role matters  

 The Lead, Experiential Learning plays a key role within the Employability team in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio, collaboratively leading the development, scaling, and continuous improvement of career development and experiential learning opportunities, including Work Integrated Learning (WIL) offerings. 

Working closely with academics and professional staff, this role is central to advancing UNSW’s commitment to graduate employability and future ready skills equipping students with the skills needed for the future workforce. 

The Lead, Experiential Learning will lead a team of three and report to the Head of Employability. 

About You:    

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience. 
• Substantial experience working in an academic educational environment with demonstrated expertise and success in leading and managing best practice in the development and management of courses. Experience in design, coordination or management of WIL courses is desirable.  
• Substantial experience in the management of internal and external stakeholder relationships in a client-delivery context.  
• Proven experience in managing student placement opportunities and partner relationships across a variety of settings, including local, regional and global settings.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a successful team through complex programs, projects, and initiatives, and to effectively manage program-related risks and challenges. 
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a customer service focus and the demonstrated ability to proactively build effective internal and external working relationships and influence, persuade, negotiate, and liaise at all levels across and organisation to achieve successful outcomes. 
• Demonstrated operational management experience including strategic and operational planning, priority setting, and staff leadership, budget management and demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.       

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Who Your Role Matters:
The Administrator Officer will provide effective day-to-day administrative support within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE) to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of the division. This includes purchasing, on site support, co- ordinating meetings, IT and equipment procurement and other administrative support as required.

The role of Administrator reports to the Operations Manager and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high level administrative support to the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement and other nominated teams across Division.
• Undertake administrative tasks including purchasing, reimbursements and credit card acquittals, FSAM, systems access, PiMs administration, coordination of meetings and training programs including room bookings and catering.
• Manage and track on-boarding and off-boarding for staff in the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement.
• Provide expert advice and support to assist in the development and delivery of presentations, reports and other detailed correspondence using PowerPoint and equivalent
• Build and develop effective relationships with key internal & external stakeholders and their support staff, ensuring effective information flow and collaboration.
• Assist in travel and accommodation for high level Divisional staff and guests, and manage the diary, appointments, meetings where appropriate.
• Maintain mailing lists and other databases and information lists, and update information on websites and other communications channels
• Manage the shared mailboxes of the Division which requires responses to a range of inquiries by developing a thorough understanding of the activities of the Division of SIEE and UNSW policies and procedures

You Will Have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• A relevant tertiary qualification/degree with subsequent experience in an administrative position or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through other education, training and/or experience
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and a positive, flexible and adaptable attitude with a willingness to take on a wide range of tasks and adjust to competing and shifting priorities in a changing environment.
• High level proficiency in a range of computing skills including Microsoft Office suite particularly word processing and database, applications, emails and websites
• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new systems
• Strong organisational and administrative skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment with variable workflow patterns.

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About the role

• Level 6 ($103k - $110k) plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Part-time (7 hours per week)

The role reports to Associate Professor Fatemah Vafaee and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Facilitate and conduct blood sample collection, processing, and storage in accordance with established protocols to ensure compliance with research standards.
• Oversee the implementation of the Research Data Management Plan (RDMP), ensuring all essential data is accurately prepared, consolidated, and maintained in line with RDMP requirements.
• Coordinate the generation of sequencing and proteomics data with respective facilities, process raw data using standard pipelines, and perform preliminary data analyses as requested.
• Provision of practical and efficient research support to stakeholders, assisting in the conduct of research.
• Support in the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of projects from sample collection to data management and coordination with stakeholders
• Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication and tenders or grants for external funding.
• Manage the technical aspects of databases, including coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
• Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.
• Proactively assist with research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, ethics applications and progress reports.
• Monitor research protocols, provide problem solving and resolution to any evolving problems related to design, implementation and analysis.
• Liaise with organisations, data custodians, stakeholders and collaborators and actively participate in meetings and discussions as required.
• Coordinate, plan and complete day-to-day research activities within the framework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values
• Cooperate with all health and safety policy and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care to ensure your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself and others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A university degree in Laboratory Science and/or Human Genetics or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Current phlebotomy certification and demonstrated experience performing venous blood collection.
• Experience in blood banking and laboratory-based sample processing.
• Experience working within NSW Health clinical research environments (e.g., BreastScreen NSW, hospital clinics, pathology units).
• Eligibility to work in Australia and experience working as a domestic candidate in NSW Health settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients during clinical procedures, including consent explanation, reassurance, and managing sensitive situations with empathy and confidentiality.
• Experience working on breast cancer or oncology-focused biomarker projects.
• Experience with machine learning workflows for biomarker discovery
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, MS Office suite, R Studio, Python, and Adobe Illustrator
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated professional leadership and collaboration skills.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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Why Your Role Matters 

We are seeking multiple Lecturer (Level B) and Senior Lecturer (Level C) positions to join AGSM’s Education Focussed academic team. These roles specialise in high-quality teaching for leaders and educational innovation, with opportunities to lead curriculum development, mentor colleagues, and contribute to UNSW’s teaching and learning community. 

Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance may be offered to the preferred candidates. 

Responsibilities 

As a Lecturer (Level B), you will: 

• Deliver engaging teaching and learning experiences at postgraduate level. 
• Design and develop innovative learning activities and assessments. 
• Support student success through consultation and mentoring. 
• Contribute to course administration and quality assurance. 
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy and disciplinary knowledge. 
• As a Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will additionally: 
• Lead curriculum development and educational innovation. 
• Mentor colleagues and foster a culture of teaching excellence. 
• Build industry links and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives. 

About You 

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as AI and business analytics, finance, economics, marketing, strategy and sustainability or other business disciplines). 
• Demonstrated excellence in post-experience teaching and curriculum design. 
• Evidence of educational innovation and student engagement. 
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and organisational skills. 
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Benefits & Culture 

• Flexible working options (with weekly on-campus, days at AGSM) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 17% superannuation + leave loading 
• Additional three days leave over Christmas 
• Discounts on retail, fitness, and education 

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Why Your Role Matters:

• The School of Systems & Computing is a vibrant place with key focus areas in computer science, cyber security, systems engineering, digital engineering, and artificial intelligence. The school’s academic staff pride themselves in providing excellent education to undergraduate and postgraduate student cohorts in a variety of delivery modes, while also conducting cutting-edge research in interdisciplinary teams with a focus on societal impact. This is a balanced academic position in which you will carry out activities to develop your scholarly research and professional standing both nationally and internationally, develop and contribute significantly to educational excellence, and make a significant contribution to collegiality, engagement and leadership in the School and Faculty.

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• A PhD in Systems Engineering with a focus on test and evaluation, or closely related discipline, plus relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, educational technologies and learning design, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated track record in research and HDR student supervision with high-quality and high impact outcomes with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with the profession and industry. Evidence of highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

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Why Your Role Matters: 
The UNSW Intellectual Property (IP) & Commercialisation team supports the University in all areas of intellectual property, research and commercialisation legal matters.

In this role, you will provide sound, practical legal support in a professional, timely and effective manner. Support the University in navigating commercial and IP-related matters ranging from the review of research funding, IP agreements and clinical agreements to establishing unincorporated research centres, hubs & affiliations.

You will play an integral role in the review, development and implementation of innovative and creative Legal strategies and programs to build capability working closely with a client group or on an organisational level.

Who You Are:

• You'll hold a tertiary qualification in law with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a highly regarded law firm and/or in house legal team with significant experience in at least two of the following disciplines:
  • Research and IP commercialisation,
  • Commercial/corporate
    (including thorough understanding of the application of Corporations Law to privately held companies in the context of commercial transactions),
  • Copyright or Trade Marks,
  • Patents.
•  Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate (or admission in another Australian jurisdiction and eligible to be admitted and practice in NSW).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex legal issues with minimal direction.
• Advanced drafting skills proven capacity to think laterally, exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in respect of legal practice.
• Strong consultation and negotiation skills and proven ability to build effective relationships and influence senior management and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior organisational and time management skills, including accuracy and a high level of attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Strong business acumen and a demonstrated capability to lead, manage and deliver high level Legal support required in the achievement of business objectives.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write for internal and external audiences with clarity, accuracy and precision, (including anticipation of legal risks and proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate them).