Centre Manager, Disability Research & Policy Leadership

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney's Centre for Disability Research and Policy at Camperdown Campus invites applications for the Centre Manager role. You will provide operational leadership to advance the centre's research agenda, governance, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications in disability, strong policy knowledge and experience in research management, plus excellent communication and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in the field of disability with research management experience.
• Understanding of Australian disability policy landscape and co-design principles.
• Extensive operational and administrative leadership translating strategy into action.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial management experience including budgets and expenditure control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Centre Director to lead the centre and implement strategic plans.
• Oversee business planning, monitoring, reporting and budget management.
• Drive process improvements and manage workforce and resources.
• Provide strategic direction to achieve program aims and operational objectives.
• Develop long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee governance, reporting and communications across committees.

Skills

Disability policy

Research management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in disability field

Job description

The University of Sydney's Centre for Disability Research and Policy at Camperdown Campus invites applications for the Centre Manager role. You will provide operational leadership to advance the centre's research agenda, governance, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications in disability, strong policy knowledge and experience in research management, plus excellent communication and financial management skills.