Strategic Research Programs Coordinator

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and operational support to strategic research programs within the Business School. This fixed-term, full-time role is based at the University and involves coordinating governance, communications and logistics across the research enterprise.

You will support projects, events, and hubs, maintain records, and contribute to reporting, budgeting and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in research administration, higher education, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research projects, initiatives, and programs through effective administration and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise research events, workshops, training sessions, and meetings with logistics, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Provide operational support for Research Hubs, including onboarding, event coordination, record management, and enquiries response.
• Prepare and distribute research communications, reports, presentations, and updates to support the School's objectives.
• Assist with research administration activities, including reporting, budget tracking and compliance documentation.

Skills

Research administration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Enterprise Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and operational support to strategic research programs within the Business School. This fixed-term, full-time role is based at the University and involves coordinating governance, communications and logistics across the research enterprise.

You will support projects, events, and hubs, maintain records, and contribute to reporting, budgeting and quality assurance.