Research Development Officer

• Full time continuing opportunity at the Faculty of Science

• Located on the Camperdown Campus

• Base Salary $97K - $106K (HEO7) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Science is currently seeking to appoint a Research Development Officer who will support the research activities of the faculty, by leading the research support activities for specific portfolios within the Faculty to effectively provide for the operational requirements of research active staff, provide planning to support growth, and focus on building and achieving best practice standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate activities that grow and develop the research performance of the work area and enhance the faculty’s research profile within and outside the University

• play an active role in implementing Faculty strategies and initiatives designed to foster excellence and innovation in research, improve research performance and research culture, improve the researcher experience, and support the attraction of outstanding researchers to the faculty

• provide support to senior management in analysis and planning

• offer support and operational advice on research issues to the researchers and key stakeholders within the faculty.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Development Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification with relevant research support experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training

• experience in a tertiary organisation, working knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector

• extensive experience in developing and working on research grant applications, including expertise in strategic writing

• a client focused mentality with the ability to build partnerships between the precinct research team and the schools leadership teams

• excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, research administration software (e.g., IRMA, PURE), and newsletter creation (Outfit, EmmaHQ, Campaign Monitor)

• extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matter.

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.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/covid-19/health-safety/keeping-our-campus-covid-safe.html

Closing date for applications

11:30pm, Sunday 19th December 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.

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 Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [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.

Applications Close

Sunday 19 December 2021 11:59 PM

• Full time continuing opportunity at the Faculty of Science

• Located on the Camperdown Campus

• Base Salary $97K - $106K (HEO7) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Science is currently seeking to appoint a Research Development Officer who will support the research activities of the faculty, by leading the research support activities for specific portfolios within the Faculty to effectively provide for the operational requirements of research active staff, provide planning to support growth, and focus on building and achieving best practice standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate activities that grow and develop the research performance of the work area and enhance the faculty’s research profile within and outside the University

• play an active role in implementing Faculty strategies and initiatives designed to foster excellence and innovation in research, improve research performance and research culture, improve the researcher experience, and support the attraction of outstanding researchers to the faculty

• provide support to senior management in analysis and planning

• offer support and operational advice on research issues to the researchers and key stakeholders within the faculty.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Development Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification with relevant research support experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training

• experience in a tertiary organisation, working knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector

• extensive experience in developing and working on research grant applications, including expertise in strategic writing

• a client focused mentality with the ability to build partnerships between the precinct research team and the schools leadership teams

• excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, research administration software (e.g., IRMA, PURE), and newsletter creation (Outfit, EmmaHQ, Campaign Monitor)

• extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matter.

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.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/covid-19/health-safety/keeping-our-campus-covid-safe.html

Closing date for applications

11:30pm, Sunday 19th December 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.

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 Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [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.

Applications Close

Sunday 19 December 2021 11:59 PM