Network Support Officer

• Full-time continuing position based at our Camperdown campus
• Network Support Officer role provides an opportunity to manage the development and implementation of work stream project plans to provide operational support to the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s Research Networks
• Base Salary $99,455 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now ranked 19th in the world for 2024 university rankings, moving up 22 places in the last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 25th in the world.

As such, we are in a period of exciting and significant investment in our Faculty of Medicine and Health and in order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking a Network Support Officer who will provide project administrative & operational support to several of the 12 FMH Research Networks. The incumbent will work proactively with work-stream stakeholders and coordinate various events, communications, and marketing, helping to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and networking within and across FMH Research Networks.

We are seeking a Network Support Officer – who will be responsible for providing administrative and project support within multi-faceted program of work. You will work proactively with stakeholders to plan and coordinate a range of network activities including events, communications and promotion. In this role you will provide governance support for assigned Networks, manage network membership databases, and contribute to network planning, financial tracking and reporting.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide project and operational support to FMH Research Networks
• support the development and implementation of work stream project plans to meet project objectives including events such as conferences
• implement business processes to monitor project delivery
• build relationships and support project communications with stakeholders, promotes network activities though appropriate communication channels and in alignment with University policy and practice.
• supports network activities with planning, financial tracking, communication and logistics within a project management framework
• report to the Networks Project Manager

About you

• a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as Research, Communications, project management
• experience working in the higher education sector providing administrative support.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and administration
• ability to produce/source/edit various types of content including images, audio and video for a range of publications/media
• excellent administrative skills with a solid understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Frank McHenry, Recruitment Consultant by email to Frank.McHenry@sydney.edu.au

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