RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
REFERENCE NO. 2906/1214

• Utilise your outstanding administration skills
• Full-time continuing position
• Remuneration package: $109K p.a. (which includes leave loading and up to 17% super)

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The DVC Research Portfolio currently includes six Research Services groups, which support the DVCR and researchers to achieve the University’s research goals, as well as a number of cross-disciplinary Institutes and Centres. The Core Facilities Program has been established to identify, organise, manage and govern high-cost, state-of-the-art specialist infrastructure and facilities aligned to the University’s research strategy and that provide a platform for research collaborations.

We are currently seeking an Operation Manager, Core Research Facilities to provide high level administrative support and professional advice to the Director, Core Research Facilities, Core Facility Directors and Managers. 

Reporting to the Director, Core Research Facilities, You will:

• provide high level administrative support and professional advice to the Director, Core Research Facilities on the development and implementation of the Core Facilities Program
• coordinate the operations of the Core Facilities Program to maximise strategic advantage from central management of high-end specialist research infrastructure that support University research priorities
• oversee and coordinate core facilities business planning, budgeting and reporting, across individual core facilities and the program as a whole.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• demonstrated superior skills, capabilities and experience, developing and managing business and administrative systems in a complex organisation environment, preferably gained in a higher education setting
• excellent analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to adapt and develop innovative solutions and initiatives to manage complex issues, and draft papers and reports to advise and/or inform senior management decision making
• a relevant University bachelor’s degree and/or relevant professional experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior professional to utilise their outstanding administration skills to support the Director, Core Research Facilities, Core Facility Directors and Managers within one of Australia's leading universities.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

Remuneration package: $109K p.a. (which includes a base salary of $92K p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

CLOSING DATE: 5pm 12 February 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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