Jobs at University of Wollongong

Provides operational and administrative support for Higher Degree by Research development, training, workshops, events and engagement programs. Coordinates face-to-face, online and hybrid activities; manages communications, registrations, enquiries and event logistics; maintains Moodle, websites, records and learning resources; prepares post-event reporting; and ensures activities comply with university policies and procedures.

Coordinates School operations across staffing, timetabling, facilities, finance, student administration, enrolments and teaching activities. Provides operational leadership as deputy to the School Operations Manager, supports onboarding and offboarding, leads engagement activities and events, coordinates communications and cross-functional projects, interprets policies and compliance requirements, and builds relationships with academic, professional and central University stakeholders.

Administers student fees, scholarships, sponsorships, and prizes while providing accurate advice to students and stakeholders. Maintains compliant records across student and finance systems, resolves complex enquiries, and identifies process and system improvements that enhance operational efficiency and the student experience.

Lead Pulse’s people strategy and P&C team while advising the executive leadership team. Oversee the employee lifecycle, HR initiatives, workplace culture, organisational capability, leadership development, talent management, change management, workplace investigations, and employee and industrial relations. Build effective HR systems and relationships, influence decisions across the organisation, and ensure alignment with Australian payroll operations and legislation.

Provides high-level executive and operational support to senior leaders in the Student Services Division. Responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and events, preparing correspondence and presentations, supporting projects, engaging stakeholders, and handling confidential information with discretion.

Lead the University of Wollongong’s Research Services Division, overseeing research funding, support, commercial contracts, research systems and major bid development. Shape strategic initiatives, partnerships and continuous improvement across the research lifecycle. Build relationships with researchers, senior leaders, government, industry and funding agencies while leading a multidisciplinary team through change and fostering a high-performing culture. Position the University to maximise funding, research impact and strategic opportunities.

Provides project administration and laboratory support for Project Air, a mental health research and training initiative. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing digital platforms and online resources, maintaining information-sharing systems, supporting research and training programs, and assisting with project outcomes. The role requires strong organisation, communication, stakeholder engagement, confidentiality, adaptability, and an understanding of mental health and lived experience.

Coordinate refurbishment, renewal, and capital works projects across the university’s property portfolio from concept through construction completion and defects liability. Responsibilities include developing project scopes and budgets, managing procurement and consultants, overseeing contractors, administering contracts, monitoring risks, quality, safety, timelines, and budgets, and engaging stakeholders across the university.

Provides high-level support to the CEO and Senior Executive Assistant by managing schedules, workflows, formal documents, internal events, stakeholder communications, reporting, process improvement, and Board governance support. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage shifting priorities while working with senior leaders and external partners.

Administer and optimize Raiser's Edge NXT and related advancement technology platforms, ensuring data integrity, governance, privacy, and compliance. Produce dashboards, reports, and actionable insights supporting fundraising, alumni engagement, and strategic decisions. Apply AI and automation responsibly to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the University and support innovation in advancement systems and processes.

Academic Teachers deliver classes according to approved syllabi, prepare lessons and learning materials, assess and mark student work, maintain academic records, provide feedback and guidance, refer students to support services, collaborate with academic staff, and participate in moderation, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.

Deliver tertiary pathway classes for the Diploma of Education and Indigenous Arts subjects. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, assessment and marking, attendance and performance recordkeeping, student feedback and guidance, referrals to support services, collaboration with academic staff, moderation, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and compliance with academic policies and regulations.