Full-time Fixed Term up to 31 December 2026, located on the Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney Support the integration and delivery of the EPR Program across a new school structure for a triple‑accredited, top ‑1% global business school Base Salary HEO 7, $112,628 p.a. - $122,702 p.a. 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney Business School (USBS), one of the world’s top 1% of triple‑accredited business schools, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to support the integration of the EPR Program within its new six‑school structure. This role sits at the intersection of projects and operations, coordinating casual academic allocations and payments, strengthening systems and processes, and working closely with School Managers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity. Supporting the transition to a six‑school model, the role helps realign workforce practices, governance, and EPR systems to enable consistent and compliant engagement across multiple schools, while acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders to support effective, well‑governed delivery. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide project management support to develop as consistent delivery and ongoing operation of the EPR requirements across the Faculty, ensuring alignment with program milestones and work‑stream objectives reviewing and improving processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with policy and project requirements working in partnership with School Managers and stakeholders to ensure systems are consistently applied and maintained with a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance, ensuring workforce planning practices align with approved budgets, timelines, and operational needs Co-ordinating the chaperoning process across multiple schools, ensuring consistent practices, compliance, and timely outcomes monitoring system performance and workflows, identifying risks or issues and implementing corrective actions to keep delivery on track. About you We are seeking for an exceptional Senior Project Officer who has: previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation demonstrated experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholders on large or complex projects, ideally within a complex or matrixed organisation strong planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate, resolve issues, and exercise tact and discretion highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with systems, data, and compliance‑driven processes. Work rights for Australia 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. 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. 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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 Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations on 61 2 8627 7137 or by email helen.efstathiou@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 27 April 2026 11:59 PM