Teaching Support Administration Officer, UNSW

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking two proactive Teaching Support Administration Officers. This position plays a key role within Engineering in assisting with the implementation and evaluation of learning, teaching and assessment programs for student coursework. The role will work closely with the Team Leaders, Academic Program Authorities and Course Convenors to support the design and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses. The role of Teaching Support Administration Officer for the Faculty of Engineering reports to the TSA Team Leader. The role of Teaching Support Administration Officer for the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering reports to the School Manager, with a dotted line to the TSA Team Leaders.

Salary, Broadbanded Level 5/6: Level 5 - $88,717 to $100,386 per annum + 17% superannuation. Level 6 - $103,866 to $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation. This is a Continuing, Full Time (35 hour) position located in Kensington – Sydney, Australia. The successful candidate is required to be on campus a minimum of 3 days per week. Two Teaching Support Administration Officer positions are available!

About Us

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research, the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering, please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

Level 5

• A relevant degree and relevant administrative or customer service experience in a tertiary organisation, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, conduct complex tasks and projects and meet competing deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated high-level experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office. Experience using a student management system would be highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Level 6 (in addition to above)

• Significant relevant experience in a similar role in a tertiary organisation.
• Experience providing a broad range of teaching administration support and advice to Academic staff.
• Demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, advise on and contribute to the development of policies, systems, manuals, rules, procedures and guidelines.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These may include:

• 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 responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

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

Benefits and Culture

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How 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. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact Information

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Jess Buntine (TSA Team Leader) at E: j.buntine@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud (Talent Acquisition Associate) at E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 8th March 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.

Key skills/competency

• Administrative Support
• Program Administration
• Curriculum Development
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Policy Interpretation
• Organisational Skills
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Student Management Systems
• Team Collaboration