Faculty Research Infrastructure Officer - FMH

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking a Faculty Research Infrastructure Officer to support researchers by providing administrative and technical assistance for developing, maintaining and optimising FMH research infrastructure.

This full‑time, fixed‑term role focuses on preparing equipment grant applications, supporting pre- and post‑award management, and offering strategic guidance on infrastructure use across FMH. It does not involve direct laboratory experiments.

Qualifications

• Experience in research-intensive environments or research facilities.
• Demonstrated administrative and communications skills.
• Ability to travel within multiple sites.
• Numeracy skills with expenditure reconciliation.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience developing protocols and manuals per regulatory standards.
• Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures.
• Excellent time and workload management with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify core research equipment infrastructure and establish technological priorities for shared use.
• Create an inventory of FMH equipment with purchase, commissioning, and lifecycle details.
• Support change programs and strategic reviews to improve utilisation of equipment and space.
• Coordinate SBA program participation including planning, resource allocation and implementation.
• Complete data collection for auditing assets and hazardous materials when required.
• Apply technical knowledge for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist in submissions and applications to secure funding for research infrastructure.

Skills

Administrative skills

Project management

Research administration

Budget reconciliation

Policy interpretation

Job description

Faculty Research Infrastructure Officer - FMH

• Full time, fixed term until March 2029 opportunity for a Faculty Research Infrastructure Officer providing administrative and technical support to researchers within FMH
• Assist in managing projects for implementation of FMH strategic initiatives for developing, maintaining and utilising faculty's research infrastructure
• Support the facilitation of the planning, transition, and completion processes for FMH researchers participating in the SBA program
• Base Salary $107,312 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is dedicated to driving innovation, excellence, and strategic impact across teaching, research, and clinical practice. Our work extends beyond traditional medicine and health to embrace all areas where we can make a meaningful difference. We challenge conventional thinking and actively seek new approaches to improve health and wellbeing. Our mission is to redefine how wellness and healthcare are delivered, creating a lasting impact locally and globally. Guided by curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, we are shaping the future of healthcare.

The Research Infrastructure Team within the Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking a Faculty Research Infrastructure Officer to support the Faculty's strategic initiatives in developing, maintaining, and optimising research infrastructure. The role involves providing both administrative and technical support to ensure the effective operation and utilisation of research facilities and resources. The successful candidate will assist researchers in preparing competitive equipment grant applications, and provide guidance on pre- and post-award grant management. The position also offers operational and strategic advice on research infrastructure and related matters to researchers and other key stakeholders within the Faculty.

This is a dynamic and collaborative role requiring strong technical understanding, organisational skills, and experience in research administration. It should be noted that the position does not involve conducting laboratory experiments or direct research activities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• help identify core research equipment infrastructure for the Faculty of Medicine and Health, including identifying and establishing technological priorities for shared use
• collate information to establish an inventory of FMH level equipment with purchase, commissioning, operational management, repair, and decommissioning details
• provide support related to the implementation of change programs and strategic reviews for improving the utilisation of Faculty's research equipment and space
• coordinates and supports the FMH researchers participating in the SBA program, including planning, resource allocation and implementation
• complete data collection for auditing / cataloguing assets / research equipment and hazardous materials/chemicals for FMH research space if required
• apply sound technical knowledge and awareness for equipment operations and maintenance
• work with the research support teams to prepare submissions and applications to secure funding for research infrastructure.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• experience with working in research-intensive environments or research facilities
• demonstrated administrative and communications skills
• the ability to travel within multiple sites within precincts
• numeracy skills together with expenditure reconciliation
• demonstrated project management skills
• experience with the development of protocols and manual in accordance with regulatory standards
• demonstrated ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures and in establishing and reviewing administrative processes
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes.

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.

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.

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