Centre Project Officer (Targeted)

• Part Time (0.6FTE), Fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2027
• Be part of a growing centre improving child and adolescent health
• Base Salary $103,185 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

Indigenous Targeted Role

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Centre Project Officer to join the Centre for Child and Adolescent Health Research (CCAHR) based in Westmead. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting impactful health and research initiatives.

Working across the Centre and the Clinical Academics Group (CAG), you will play a pivotal role in the establishment, coordination, and ongoing success of key programs, helping to build the Centre’s profile and operational excellence.

This is a hands-on and varied position supporting project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and administration across multiple workstreams. You will help coordinate activities, manage communications, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the Centre’s reach and impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate activities and initiatives of the Clinical Academics Group (CAG)
• support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of website content and digital resources
• contribute to projects that establish, promote, and enhance the Centres visibility and engagement
• manage the Centres membership portfolio, including records management, reporting, and related processes
• coordinate meetings, workshops, and events, ensuring effective planning and delivery
• provide comprehensive project administration and logistical support across multiple workstreams
• assist with project financial administration, including budget tracking and reporting
• liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and delivery outcomes
• support data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring against key KPIs
• contribute to the planning, coordination, and monitoring of project deliverables to ensure successful implementation

About you

You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in dynamic and evolving environments. You enjoy bringing structure to complex workstreams and are confident working with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

essential skills & experience

• experience coordinating projects, programs, or stakeholder groups within a complex environment
• strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• experience in website content management and digital communications, with an eye for accuracy and usability
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities
• sound experience in financial administration, budget tracking, or project cost support
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge of Adobe tools highly regarded

desirable experience

• experience working within a healthcare, research, university, or academic environment
• experience supporting a Clinical Academics Group, research network, or similar collaborative initiative
• experience managing membership databases, stakeholder networks, or CRM-style systems

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 and declarations 

 Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. 

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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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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