• Full time secondment or fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2025 for a dedicated and productive Project officer
• Utilise your project management experience on large-scale projects
• Base Salary starting at $99,455 + 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking expressions of interest from eligible, internal candidates for a secondment or fixed term appointment in their education team. As the University adapts its assessment approach for AI in learning, the Project Coordinator will support transition of units of study in time for semester 2. In addition to this, the Project Officer will work on other projects, including refining and embedding the protocols around the design of new Degree programs for the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate the collation and preparation of project data and information, ensuring that relevant resources and documentation are readily available for project teams
  
• carry out operational project management support activities to contribute to the planning and establishment of projects
  
• facilitate clear understanding and alignment of project objectives and processes among project team members
  
• coordinate work stream project plans ​​​ ​
  
• monitor project activity, deliverables, and milestones to keep the project on track
  
• develop and maintain productive relationships with professional and academic project stakeholders
  
• assist in project financial management, including budget monitoring, preparation of financial reports, and identifying potential financial concerns.
  

About you

• experienced project coordinator or strong administrative organiser with a background understanding of curriculum and assessments
  
• understanding of education policy and compliance environment in higher education
  
• ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with academic and professional staff cohorts to achieve business outcomes
  
• able to commit to 4 days in the office and one day remote working
  
• ability to work effectively in a fast paced and high-volume environment.
  

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant, via email to [email protected]

Applications will close on Tuesday 29 April at midnight

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