Senior Research Officer (Sydney Business Insights)

• Full time fixed term until 31 December 2023
• Opportunity to provide knowledge and expertise to support the Director of Sydney Business Insights (SBI) at the University of Sydney Business School
• HEO 8 Base Salary $111,966 - $126,271 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier centres for engaged and innovative business education and research. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 16,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the high-profile MBA.

Sydney Business Insights (SBI) is a University of Sydney Business School initiative to ignite and exploit a broad range of conversations on the future of business.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage the design and development of new project(s)/program(s) in the work area
• conduct research contributing to SBI and the Sydney Executive Plus initiatives, work with academics, industry partners and technology partners to shape offerings
• effectively capture and manage data to facilitate accurate research project outcomes
• undertake stakeholder needs analysis across key groups or individuals interacting with Sydney Business Insights, Executive Education, and the Business School.
• work closely with the SBI team to perform tasks and responsibilities that enable the operational management and implementation of deliverables to achieve the strategic objectives of both the school and SBI.

About you

We are looking for a Senior Research Officer who possesses:

• a completed PhD with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, and the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• experience in multi method research including advanced analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, decompose high level information into more detail and abstract low-level information to a more general understanding
• extensive experience in developing and working on research projects or equivalent multi-stakeholder initiatives.

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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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.

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 which 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.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Wednesday 05 October 2022 11:59 PM