Clinical and Research Facilities Manager

• Full time, fixed term until December 2023
• Great opportunity for a clinical and research facilities manager to join the team at the new Susan Wakil Health building
• Base Salary $97,975+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Clinical and Research Facilities Manager manages the integrated clinical research facilities on level 5 of the Susan Wakil Health Building ("the facilities") and coordinates closely with clinical governance, technical and building operations staff to ensure best practice operations. In collaboration with academic users they will ensure the facilities meet the needs of the work area and are aligned to the Faculty's research objectives and University Clinical Governance Framework and Clinical Services Policy.

The Clinical and Research Facilities Manager will manage the day to day operations of the Clinics including compliance with clinical policy and oversight of patient/participant experience. They will also provide high quality, professional services to meet the research and teaching needs of the work area. The Clinical and Research Facilities Manager will also provide sound, expert advice and guidance to researchers and students using the facilities on matters relating to the administrative processes and management within the clinics and research spaces. They will collaborate with clinical governance, technical and operations staff, to ensure that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards of the work area are met and are aligned to the University's WHS policy

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the effective implementation of administrative, policy and general resources needed to support the clinics and facilitates systems and approaches
• support the effective and efficient running of the clinical facilities by establishing systems and processes that facilitate the use of the clinic spaces
• manage and oversee the scheduling and booking of shared and dedicated spaces for educational timetabling and research activities
• provide sound advice on regulations, policies and procedures in relation to clinical compliance
• manage and monitor all information management systems ensuring compliance with the record keeping requirements
• manage the patient interface for the clinics ensuring all patient and other enquiries are handled promptly and accurately
• provide training for staff, visitors and students (where appropriate)
• provide effective leadership and management guidance and support to the clinic professional staff to help build an effective and high performing team

About you

• demonstrates experience providing relevant policy and operations support in a large clinical setting
• demonstrates a background in relevant work health and safety standards in clinical or research settings
• demonstrates a track record of building positive working relationships within a large and complex organisation
• demonstrates a background in producing relevant reports and managing relevant governance requirements.

Closing date for applications

11:59 pm, Sunday 16 January 2022

Please note: The University of Sydney will be closed from 24 December 2021 until 9 January 2022 inclusive.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. This role will require proof of vaccination record.

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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

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