Industry Admissions Officer – Graduate Research School

The Opportunity

• Flexible hybrid working: 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.
• Build on your experience in complex admissions and scholarship processes working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• 2-year fixed-term contract to 1 Nov 2028 | Level 6; from $108,021 + 17% super | Full-time, 35 hrs per week.

About the Role

Join the Graduate Research School at UNSW and support the recruitment, admission and commencement of Higher Degree Research candidates participating in industry-engaged PhD programs.

This role provides expert advice to applicants, candidates, supervisors, Faculties and Schools on admissions, scholarships and industry engagement requirements. You will interpret complex policies and procedures, assess applications and waivers, coordinate scholarship payments, manage student and admissions data, and contribute to improving systems and processes.

You will work across multiple teams and systems, build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University, and help deliver a high-quality experience for candidates and industry partners.

This position reports to the HDR Admissions and Scholarships Manager and has a dotted line to the Senior Program Manager (Industry).

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

You will bring

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience, and also bring:

• Experience providing accurate advice and support in a complex administrative, regulatory or policy environment.
• The ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures and legislation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with experience providing customer service to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work confidently across multiple systems.
• Experience contributing to process improvement, reporting or project activities.
• The ability to work collaboratively, take initiative and operate independently in a changing environment.
• Experience in higher education admissions, scholarships, research training or industry-engaged research programs would be highly regarded.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Skills and Experience before 11.55pm, Thursday 1st October 2026. A copy of the position description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

You 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.

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

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. 

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