Jobs at University of Sydney

Provide day-to-day support for a paediatric nutrition and obesity research program: literature reviews, participant recruitment and liaison, data collection and management (REDCap), qualitative and quantitative analysis, manuscript preparation and dissemination, administrative project support, and collaboration with clinical partners and students.

Leads research initiatives for the OpioidHALT II study, including participant assessment, tailored pain management planning, grant acquisition, data management, publications, presentations, budgeting, compliance, documentation, and multidisciplinary team coordination. The role supervises research staff, manages partnerships and project resources, monitors risks and expenditures, and supports dissemination of research findings. It is a fully remote, part-time, one-year contract requiring monthly travel to an on-site location.

Administer research funding agreements end to end, including contracts, grants, tenders, fellowships, variations, negotiations, award acceptance, document management, and compliance coordination. The role advises stakeholders on funding policies, supports intellectual property and due-diligence requirements, maintains accurate agreement records, and contributes to process improvement across Research Operations.

Provide post-award research administration and operational leadership across the Faculty. Manage awarded grants, internal research schemes, low-risk human research ethics, stakeholder engagement, and faculty-wide initiatives to support early- and mid-career researchers. Deliver continuous improvement and undertake ad-hoc projects to raise research profile and ensure compliance with university processes.

Provide part-time administrative support to the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute: act as first point of contact for visitors, manage correspondence and records, assist with events (including afternoon teas), support finance processes (invoices/reimbursements), maintain compliance with university procedures, and contribute to a welcoming workspace.

Lead and expand an internationally recognised dermatology research program; obtain grant funding and publish original research; supervise and mentor higher-degree students and academic staff; design and deliver education; foster collaborations across academic, clinical, and industry partners; provide people leadership and manage a research team; report to Head of School.

Lead strategic development and management of HERDC Category 2 and 3 grants, tenders and industry partnerships. Provide end-to-end pre- and post-award support, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, governance, compliance, and capability-building to grow Faculty research impact and external collaborations.

Develop, build and test astrophotonic instruments and components via simulations, laboratory characterisation, prototyping and on-sky tests; write analysis and control code, lead instrument projects and coordinate stakeholders to meet project milestones.

Design and deliver analytics and AI-enabled solutions using Python, SQL and modern data platforms. Build production-ready data models, AI agents and automation workflows. Produce reports and visualisations (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), partner with stakeholders to generate actionable insights, and contribute to data quality and continuous improvement across analytics products.

Lead major-gift fundraising for the Brain and Mind Centre by cultivating high-value donor and alumni relationships, securing seven-figure gifts, coaching and managing a development team, meeting ambitious financial targets, and representing university priorities in research, education and outreach focused on brain and mental health.

Lead the Law School's external engagement and partnership strategy, build and maintain high-value stakeholder relationships, advise senior leadership, manage the External Engagement and Partnerships team, and contribute to strategic planning to enhance the School's reputation and impact.

Design, deliver and maintain Salesforce (Jarvis) training and on-demand learning resources; provide CRM support and troubleshooting; engage stakeholders to drive adoption; use data and feedback to evaluate and improve learning and adoption outcomes; explore AI-enabled tools to enhance learning and engagement.

Act as a senior trusted advisor within the Strategic Program Office to guide faculties and divisions from discovery to investment decisions. Influence stakeholders, facilitate workshops, review business cases, provide independent assurance on delivery approaches, and maintain a portfolio-wide view of interdependencies, risks and opportunities to strengthen strategic alignment and outcomes.

Lead development and implementation of complaints policies, governance and assurance frameworks. Provide strategic advice on legislative and regulatory matters, conduct research and stakeholder engagement, and drive organisation-wide reform to improve complaint handling and accountability.

Provide part-time clinical assessment, evidence-based interventions and supervision for children and families while contributing to the design, delivery and management of research projects and clinical trials, grant activities, data analysis, and dissemination within a university research clinic.

No position description provided. Likely responsibilities include conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and supporting research projects and stakeholders.

Provide reception, telephony, and administrative support at a veterinary teaching hospital: greet clients, schedule appointments, manage patient intake and records, handle billing/payments, liaise between clients and clinical staff, resolve complaints, maintain reception area and supplies, prioritise urgent cases, and follow policies and confidentiality. Work rotating shifts within 7am–midnight on a five-day roster.

Provide strategic leadership to implement the university's Indigenous strategy, embed Indigenous knowledge across curriculum, lead student pathway programs, advance Indigenous research initiatives, build government/industry/community partnerships, and advise university leadership on Indigenous participation, engagement, education and research.

Coordinate and deliver a portfolio of research projects and events: develop and monitor project plans, manage budgets and governance, handle logistics and executive support, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of symposiums, workshops and research engagement activities within a university research institute.

Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth donors, alumni and internal academic stakeholders to secure major gifts for the Faculty of Engineering. Prepare compelling proposals, undertake face-to-face donor engagement, coordinate stewardship, and support fundraising campaigns to advance scholarships, research and philanthropic initiatives.