Centre Manager, Ageing Brain Science

• Full time fixed term for 3 years
• Exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to join the Centre for Ageing Brain Science, located at Camperdown Campus
• The successful applicant may be required to work across multiple centres
• Base salary of $109,663 - $123,674 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Centre for Ageing Brain Science (CABS) is a Research Centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health.  CABS aims to improve the lives of older Australians predisposed to, or living with, brain disease.  The Centre coordinates the collection of data and bio-specimens that will enable the next generation of researchers to improve the identification of risk factors, make faster more accurate diagnoses and develop new approaches to treatment . We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and innovative Centre Manager to provide operational leadership for the Centre of Ageing Brain Science to meet its core objective whilst also supporting the Centre, School and Faculty’s strategic research agenda.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaboratively work with the Centre Director, senior academic leaders and operational staff to lead the Impact Centre  
• play a key role in overall business planning and implementation, monitoring and reporting 
• work across multiple areas and provide strategic direction to ensure the Centre’s programs achieve their aims and operational objectives
• drive improvement in process and overall performance and manage the workforce and operational resources
• deliver on budget and financial management support and manage/prepare the Centre’s budget and work collaboratively with FMH Finance
• initiate and develop long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• manage governance and compliance including committee membership, reporting and communications 

About you

• Experience in research governance (human ethics and/or collaborative agreements), particularly associated with clinical cohorts
• proven experience in research management within with the ability to work on multiple projects and adapting to changes in line with overall strategies 
• extensive operational and administrative leadership, possessing the capability to translate strategic goals into operational initiatives 
• advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters and stakeholders in the research process 
• excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff, students, management and external stakeholders  
• financial management experience and literacy, experience in management budgets and controlling income and expenditure
• has profound knowledge of ethics and regulatory requirements of trials in Australia (and ideally internationally) e.g. NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice 
• holds strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Thursday 21 October 2021

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 position.

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

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.

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 support filling out this application, please contact Lena Germinarios Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Closing Date: 21 October 2021

• Full time fixed term for 3 years
• Exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to join the Centre for Ageing Brain Science, located at Camperdown Campus
• The successful applicant may be required to work across multiple centres
• Base salary of $109,663 - $123,674 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Centre for Ageing Brain Science (CABS) is a Research Centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health.  CABS aims to improve the lives of older Australians predisposed to, or living with, brain disease.  The Centre coordinates the collection of data and bio-specimens that will enable the next generation of researchers to improve the identification of risk factors, make faster more accurate diagnoses and develop new approaches to treatment . We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and innovative Centre Manager to provide operational leadership for the Centre of Ageing Brain Science to meet its core objective whilst also supporting the Centre, School and Faculty’s strategic research agenda.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaboratively work with the Centre Director, senior academic leaders and operational staff to lead the Impact Centre  
• play a key role in overall business planning and implementation, monitoring and reporting 
• work across multiple areas and provide strategic direction to ensure the Centre’s programs achieve their aims and operational objectives
• drive improvement in process and overall performance and manage the workforce and operational resources
• deliver on budget and financial management support and manage/prepare the Centre’s budget and work collaboratively with FMH Finance
• initiate and develop long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• manage governance and compliance including committee membership, reporting and communications 

About you

• Experience in research governance (human ethics and/or collaborative agreements), particularly associated with clinical cohorts
• proven experience in research management within with the ability to work on multiple projects and adapting to changes in line with overall strategies 
• extensive operational and administrative leadership, possessing the capability to translate strategic goals into operational initiatives 
• advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters and stakeholders in the research process 
• excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff, students, management and external stakeholders  
• financial management experience and literacy, experience in management budgets and controlling income and expenditure
• has profound knowledge of ethics and regulatory requirements of trials in Australia (and ideally internationally) e.g. NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice 
• holds strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Thursday 21 October 2021

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 position.

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

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.

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 support filling out this application, please contact Lena Germinarios Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Closing Date: 21 October 2021