Project Officer- HR

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Human Resources & Recruitment, Project Management

• Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term 18 month project role
• Remuneration: $ 96k-$103k + 17% Flexible Super & leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (On-campus role, hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW
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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. This role is based in the HR Team, within the Operations Division at UNSW.

Why your Role Matters
As the HR Project Officer, your focus will be offering proactive administrative and business support to ensure the efficient progression of HR deliverables. This role plays an integral role in furthering the team’s ability to deliver the suite of HR services that address the diverse needs and interests of our staff.

We’re looking for a strong administrator with sound stakeholder management skills and existing project experience to drive HR initiatives. You’ll work closely with colleagues to provide efficient project support across admin, reporting and analytical needs, that furthers the team’s ability to implement key business improvements and achieve key deliverables.

A varied and dynamic project position, your day to day will include:

• Coordinating the delivery of HR projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Providing practical and proactive project support and administrative services to the HR team and stakeholders.
• Facilitating the development of project plans and documentation, as well as participating in planning processes.
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting on the status of project deliverables, ensuring efficient delivery.

Skills & Experience summary: You will bring existing project co-ordination experience, ideally within the HR or Higher Education sector, alongside the following skills & experience:

• A sound understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in stakeholder management, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Monday 11 June by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 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.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]   (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.

Advertised:27 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:10 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time