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Base pay range
A$103,185.00/yr - A$103,185.00/yr
* Part-time (0.6FTE) fixed term role for 1 year
* Support key health initiatives and cross-centre collaboration at the Nepean Hub of the Charles Perkins Centre
* Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
As the Project Officer for the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) Nepean Hub, you will play a key role in supporting research, operations and stakeholder engagement across a range of CPC-led initiatives. This includes major initiatives such as supporting the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease program and Obesity across the life course platform, as well as collaborative research efforts spanning Nepean, Camperdown and Westmead campuses.
You'll be responsible for coordinating project activities, fostering connections across research and clinical networks at Nepean, Westmead and Camperdown, curating and delivering events, and some administrative duties including managing finances and project ethics. This role is central to expanding the CPC's presence at Nepean and supporting the delivery of programs aligned with the CPC vision.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, health-focused research environment and is passionate about contributing to impactful work that improves health outcomes. This role is primarily based at the Nepean Clinical School, however, will involve travel to other CPC locations including Camperdown and Westmead.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* coordinate and support CPC Nepean initiatives through the planning, implementation and delivery of key research and health programs aligned with the Centre's strategic priorities
* foster collaboration by building strong networks across Nepean, Camperdown and Westmead, with a focus on engaging early- and mid-career researchers
* lead the planning and delivery of events and communications that promote CPC Nepean's work and engage internal and external stakeholders
* manage project operations, including financial administration, reporting and governance processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery
* support research and funding activities by assisting with ethics and governance processes, preparing reports, and identifying new funding opportunities in collaboration with researchers
About you
* tertiary qualifications in a health-related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
* experience in project management and administration within a research, university or health environment
* strong understanding of research processes including ethics, governance and reporting
* excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across disciplines and locations
* highly organised, proactive and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Operations by email to tara.ritchie@sydney.edu.au
The University of Sydney
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