Research Programs & Events Coordinator

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney in Darlington, NSW, AU is seeking a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high‑level administrative and operational support across the Business School's strategic research programs and initiatives.

You will coordinate projects and events, manage governance and communications, support Research Hubs and budgets, and help with reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to advance the School's research agenda.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities 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 and academic engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research administration

Education

Tertiary qualification in research administration or related field

Job description

The University of Sydney in Darlington, NSW, AU is seeking a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high‑level administrative and operational support across the Business School's strategic research programs and initiatives.

You will coordinate projects and events, manage governance and communications, support Research Hubs and budgets, and help with reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to advance the School's research agenda.