Assistant Manager HDR Admissions and Scholarships – Graduate Research School

• Flexible and supportive team culture
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across UNSW
• $127351-$% superannuation
• Hybrid/Flexible working options

The Opportunity

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training portfolio provides leadership support and central administration for Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates and their supervisors as well as training and development opportunities to UNSW researchers. The portfolio consists of a Graduate Research School and Research Training team which work to realise the strategic vision of UNSW to prepare researchers who are globally focussed and socially engaged.

Reporting to the Manager HDR Admissions and Scholarships youll provide leadership to the team responsible for HDR admissions and scholarship services ensuring high-quality support for applicants candidates and researchers at UNSW. Youll provide expert advice on HDR policies manage strategic scholarship programs to strengthen research capacity. Youll also support the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) Associate Director and Director of the Graduate Research School.

The Organisation

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things however 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. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were Australias number one university for impact and among the nations Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers 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

Skills and Experience

You have in-depth understanding of Higher Degree Research policies legislation and guidelines and proven ability to lead motivate and develop staff manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Youll also be able to demonstrate your communication consultation negotiation and problem-solving skills as well as experience in business improvement and leading change processes.

Youre also a competent systems and software user (Microsoft 365 records management student/staff systems Power BI government databases) and can also demonstrate your commitment to UNSWs values policies and objectives and awareness of and commitment to health and safety responsibilities (both psychosocial and physical).

To Apply: If supporting Higher Degree Research at a research-intensive university is of interest to you please submit your CV and Cover Letter (responding to Skills and Experience required in the position description).

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e:

Applications close: 11:55pm Thursday 27^th November 2025

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.

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