Research Networks Support Officer (Targeted)

• Full time, continuing role
• Support the delivery and coordination of key projects across the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s Research Networks
• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence.

In this role, you will provide project and operational support to Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Research Networks, assisting the implementation and delivery of business and operational activities and tasks to meet established objectives, milestones and deliverables.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a multi-faceted program, providing proactive administrative and project coordination. This includes planning and delivering events, communications, and promotional activities in collaboration with stakeholders. You will maintain governance and membership systems, and contribute to network planning, financial management, and progress reporting.

NOTE: This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide project and operational support to FMH Research Networks
• plan and support in-person and online network events
• build effective collaborative relationships with key faculty and university stakeholders to ensure the success of network activities
• support planning, financial tracking, communications, and logistics within a project management framework
• provide governance support for assigned networks including secretariat support and the preparation of timely information, analysis and reporting
• produce creative and engaging digital content using University platforms for managing website content and newsletters and emailed communications
• manage network membership databases and related tasks such responding to or triaging membership and membership inquiries and managing data integrity for the network membership databases

About you

• a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as events management, communications, or project management
• experience providing administrative and project support, ideally within the higher education sector
• demonstrated understanding of the project lifecycle, documentation, and methodologies
• experience producing or coordinating content across multiple media types (e.g. text, images, audio, video)
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• excellent organisational skills with a proactive and collaborative approach

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au

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