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The Academic Board is the principal academic body of the University of New South Wales, overseeing academic governance and the maintenance of academic standards. As well as supervising academic programs approval, the function has oversight of academic policy, integrity and risk across the university.
As Executive Officer, you’ll play an integral role in providing high-level executive and administrative support to the President of the Academic Board, and Academic Board to coordinate critical issues, services and projects. Overseeing the organisation of high-level committees and forums, and develop briefings, speeches and strategic documents, you’ll enable effective oversight and governance for the function.
Reporting to the President of the Academic Board, you will work with senior leaders, key stakeholders, and a range of academic and professional staff and students across the University to connect strategy, governance and delivery. This is a trusted role requiring sound judgement, discretion, initiative and a strong commitment to the University’s values and purpose.
This role may oversee project staff to support the strategic, operational and administrative aspects of the Academic Board, working closely with administrative and academic teams.
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. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers. And it’s why we come to campus each day.
Who you are
Holding a relevant tertiary qualification, you can demonstrate your strategic program and resource planning skills, with a proven track record in project management within the higher education sector. Your communication skills and attention to detail ensure high-quality outputs including reports, documentation and presentations.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and complex environment, you exercise sound judgement and tact while managing competing priorities. Your strong analytical skills enable you to address complex business challenges and provide informed advice. Experience in working with governance processes in large organisations, together with exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills, will enable you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the University and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
For further details on the role responsibility and skills & experience required, please refer to the position description
To apply: If leveraging your advanced interpersonal skills to anticipate the needs of the Academic Board to provide executive-level operational support is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button by Monday 7 September 2026, 11:55pm.
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:
Job queries contact: For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Katherine Molloy: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
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.
