Executive Officer (Faculty of Medicine & Health)

Location
Sydney NSW
 
Full job description
Job no: 533463
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Project Management
Executive Officer (Faculty of Medicine & Health)

Employment Type: Part - time (28 hours a week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: $127K - $143K base prorated (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Location: Kensington, Sydney
UNSW Medicine & Health

UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

It is a very exciting time to be joining the Faculty with an ambitious new faculty strategy soon to be launched and many faculty staff moving into the new Health Translation Hub building over the coming weeks.

Why this role matters

This position will play an integral role within UNSW Medicine & Health in providing dedicated executive support to the Faculty Executive and other key stakeholders. The role entails leading administration and operations for the Faculty Office, providing advice on appropriate governance structures to support effective decision making and ensuring activities are compliant with UNSW requirements. The Executive Officer significantly contributes to strategic and operational projects across UNSW Medicine & Health.

Key skills required:

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, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Proven experience in project management in higher education or equivalent level of knowledge gained through education/training and/or experience.
High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply:

Please click on to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 23rd July before 11.30pm Sydney time.

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: 09 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time