Team Leader – General Administration (UNSW Engineering School Shared Services)

The Opportunity:
The Team Leader General Administration is responsible for leading and managing administrative services and the general administration team within the Faculty of Engineerings eight Schools. The role reports to the Deputy Faculty Executive Director with a dotted reporting line to the School Managers and has a direct report.

• Salary Level 7: $118483 per annum 17% superannuation
• Full Time: 35 hours
• Fixed Term to September 2027
• Location: Kensington Sydney Australia (on campus attendance 4 days a week)

About UNSW:

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place. The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education cementing its status as the Universitys premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information visit the Faculty website: & Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise influence and guide staff.
• Highly advanced interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated project management experience with demonstrated ability to act with a high level of independence initiative problem solving analysis and judgment providing accurate and appropriate outcomes.
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims objectives and values in action together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  
  

Pre-Employment Checks:
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To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Allyssar Hamoud Talent Acquisition Associate
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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 23^rd September 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.