Strategic Research Programs Coordinator

EURAXESS Ireland; Australia; Remote; AUD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support across the Business School's research programs and governance. You will coordinate projects, organize events, support Research Hubs, prepare communications and reports, and assist with budgeting and compliance to support strategic research objectives.

This is a full-time fixed-term position based in Australia with eligibility requirements including unrestricted

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in research administration, higher education, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting data.
• Experience working in a research-focused environment with understanding of research processes.

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

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in research administration or related field

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support across the Business School's research programs and governance. You will coordinate projects, organize events, support Research Hubs, prepare communications and reports, and assist with budgeting and compliance to support strategic research objectives.

This is a full-time fixed-term position based in Australia with eligibility requirements including unrestricted