Research Enterprise Support Officer

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney in Darlington, NSW, is seeking a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support to strategic research programs and governance within the Business School. You will coordinate projects, organise events, and assist with budgeting, reporting and compliance to support research objectives.

The role requires a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, excellent communication, and strong organisational and analytical skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration within higher education or research contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders; professional discretion.
• Strong organisational skills; ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation and reporting experience.
• Understanding of research processes, literature reviews and academic engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research projects and programs with effective administration and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise research events, workshops, training sessions and meetings with logistics, agendas and minutes.
• Provide operational support for Research Hubs including onboarding and inquiries.
• Prepare and distribute research communications, reports, presentations and updates.
• Assist with research administration activities including budgeting, funding scheme processes and compliance.

Skills

Research administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in a related field

Job description

Research Enterprise Support Officer University of Sydney•Darlington, NSW, AU

• Full time fixed term until 31/12/26
• Opportunity to support the Deputy Dean (Research) and Research Services team on programs of research and strategic research initiatives at the Business School
• HEO 5 Base Salary $93,345- $104,515 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Research Enterprise Support Officer provides high-level administrative and operational support to strategic research programs, initiatives, and stakeholders, ensuring the seamless coordination of research activities, governance, communications, and logistics across the Business School's research enterprise.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and support research projects, initiatives, and programs through effective administration, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
• organise research events, workshops, training sessions, and meetings, including logistics, communications, agendas, minutes, and follow‑up actions
• provide operational support for Research Hubs, including member onboarding, event coordination, record management, and responding to enquiries
• prepare and distribute research communications, reports, presentations, and updates to support the School's research community and strategic objectives
• assist with research administration activities, including reporting, budget tracking, funding scheme processes, compliance documentation, and research awards programs.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in research administration, higher education, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships while exercising tact, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience interpreting data, preparing reports, and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Experience working in a research‑focused environment, with an understanding of research processes, literature reviews, and academic engagement activities

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

Pre‑employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‑employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender‑Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender‑based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.

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Thursday 17 September 2026 11:59 PM

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessme