Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Contract until 21 December 2026
• Remuneration From: $88K + 17% Super and leave loading (level 5)
• Location: Kensington, NSW 

About UNSW: 
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. 

Why your Role Matters

The role works collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition Team, supporting across the recruitment life cycle to help secure top talent for the university. As our Talent Acquisition Coordinator your primary responsibility will be to help coordinate and schedule interviews for candidates and panel members across the University. You will provide first-class service to both candidates and clients. You will also be responsible for:

• Manage the recruitment inbox and respond to queries in a timely manner
• Send interview confirmations, schedules and invites
• Manage recruitment finance and expenses using Concur
• Upload candidate documentation and update our recruitment system PageUp
• Post job advertisements across various platforms
• Monitoring background checks and new starter forms and following up on outstanding information
• Assist with adhoc requests and projects as needed

You will join a supportive and collaborative team of professionals passionate about recruitment with years of diverse experience to learn from.

Who you are:

This role will suit a proactive team player who is exceptionally organised, detail-focused, and enjoys keeping things running smoothly. You will also need:

• Previous experience working in Recruitment or Human Resources administration function and/or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Ability to draft and prepare recruitment related documentation with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain high standards of ethical professional practice including protection of confidentiality of clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent client service with the ability to set priorities and effectively work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, word processing, spreadsheets and experience in using Recruitment and HR systems, including data review and general reporting.
• Ability to set priorities and manage workflow independently for a high volume workload.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion and seek advice and assistance from senior/ specialist staff as required.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.

Applications close: Sunday 19th 2026 at 11.55PM.

Please note: Interviews will be held online Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed): Amy Denney - a.denney@unsw.edu.au

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

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

• 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.

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.