Technician Commitment Program Coordinator

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney invites applications for the Technician Commitment Program Officer in Camperdown, NSW. You will coordinate the operational delivery, engage stakeholders, and support governance and financial administration to advance Australia's technical workforce.

This role contributes to building capability within Microscopy Australia and the broader research infrastructure sector, with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion. Unrestricted work rights in Australia required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating program or project delivery with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing operational systems, reporting and governance documentation.
• Strong financial and administrative capability including budgeting and data management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse organisations.
• Knowledge of Australian higher education/research sector; commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational delivery of the Technician Commitment in Australia, including program plans, milestones, reporting, records and continuous improvement activities.
• Support stakeholder engagement by managing enquiries, onboarding signatories and supporters, and maintaining effective relationships with delivery partners and sector stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate projects, workstreams and national program activities, including events, workshops, meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Provide governance and administrative support, including secretariat services, self-assessment processes, action tracking and preparation of reports, briefings and presentations.
• Monitor program budgets, expenditure and financial reporting requirements, supporting forecasting and funding administration activities.
• Maintain accurate data, risk, issue and decision registers, reporting progress, achievements and emerging risks to the Program Lead.

Skills

Program coordination

Operational delivery

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting coordination

Sector knowledge

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

University of Sydney invites applications for the Technician Commitment Program Officer in Camperdown, NSW. You will coordinate the operational delivery, engage stakeholders, and support governance and financial administration to advance Australia's technical workforce.

This role contributes to building capability within Microscopy Australia and the broader research infrastructure sector, with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion. Unrestricted work rights in Australia required.