Research Networks Support Officer (Targeted) at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

103185.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Support, Operational Support, Event Planning, Communications, Stakeholder Management, Governance Support, Financial Tracking, Reporting, Digital Content Production, Website Content Management, Newsletter Management, Database Management, Administrative Support, Project Coordination, Logistics, Secretariat Support

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, continuing role Support the delivery and coordination of key projects across the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s Research Networks Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. In this role, you will provide project and operational support to Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Research Networks, assisting the implementation and delivery of business and operational activities and tasks to meet established objectives, milestones and deliverables. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a multi-faceted program, providing proactive administrative and project coordination. This includes planning and delivering events, communications, and promotional activities in collaboration with stakeholders. You will maintain governance and membership systems, and contribute to network planning, financial management, and progress reporting. NOTE: This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide project and operational support to FMH Research Networks plan and support in-person and online network events build effective collaborative relationships with key faculty and university stakeholders to ensure the success of network activities support planning, financial tracking, communications, and logistics within a project management framework provide governance support for assigned networks including secretariat support and the preparation of timely information, analysis and reporting produce creative and engaging digital content using University platforms for managing website content and newsletters and emailed communications manage network membership databases and related tasks such responding to or triaging membership and membership inquiries and managing data integrity for the network membership databases About you a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as events management, communications, or project management experience providing administrative and project support, ideally within the higher education sector demonstrated understanding of the project lifecycle, documentation, and methodologies experience producing or coordinating content across multiple media types (e.g. text, images, audio, video) strong stakeholder management and communication skills excellent organisational skills with a proactive and collaborative approach Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 02 March 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

This role involves providing project and operational support to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Networks, assisting in the implementation and delivery of business activities to meet objectives. Key duties include planning and delivering events, managing communications, maintaining governance systems, and supporting financial tracking and progress reporting.