Project Coordinator – Recycling and Clean Energy Program

Sydney - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 113926 - 123302

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Supportive collaborative and professional work environment
Full-time (35 hrs wk) 18-month contract (potential extension)
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements based at UNSW Kensington Campus
$113926-$% super leave loading

The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) was awarded to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Newcastle (UoN) to boost research and development and drive commercialisation outcomes with industry.

As part of the TRaCE team you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of Major R&D Projects focused on commercialising next-generation climate technologies. Your role will be to ensure compliance with time cost and scope requirements as well as reporting obligations invoicing and ad-hoc information requests to help deliver a smooth and positive experience for industry partners and project outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior R&D Portfolio Manager this role will suit an individual with demonstrated ability to develop and manage contracts and projects effectively including defining scope and costs managing progress claims approving invoices negotiating contract variations resolving disputes and achieving strong commercial outcomes.

Ideal for candidates with a drive to contribute to technology development administrative and detail-oriented execution excellence and the interpersonal skills to provide quality servicing to UNSW research teams and industry partners.

The Organisation

UNSW isnt like other places youve 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 worlds top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If youre seeking a career where you can thrive be challenged and contribute to meaningful work youre in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

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

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Proven experience in project administration contract management and financial tracking.
Demonstrated ability to monitor report and ensure compliance with project milestones and budgets.
Experience in liaising with industry partners and internal stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to UNSW Values in Action and health & safety obligations

To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 1st February2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the followingchecks: -

National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibilityassessments/checks.
Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant E:

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.

Required Experience:

The OpportunitySupportive collaborative and professional work environmentFull-time (35 hrs wk) 18-month contract (potential extension)Flexible/hybrid working arrangements based at UNSW Kensington Campus$113926-$% super leave loadingThe Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) was awarded ...