DVC RESEARCH
REFERENCE NO. 019/0115

• Coordinate and develop benchmarks around research performance
• Utilise your superior project management skills
• Full-time continuing, 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 University of Sydney is committed to continued improvement in its research performance, maintaining its leading role within Australia and improving its competitive position internationally in order to contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of Australia and the wider world.

The Benchmark Project Officer will be part of the Research Reporting, Analytics, Data & Systems (RRADS) team within the Research Portfolio.

As a Benchmark Project Officer, you will:

• ensure that the university is best represented as it relates to the international reputational leagues tables
• work across RRADS teams to coordinate the maintenance and preparation of data
• build and maintain effective relationships with relevant staff across the university to promote and report on international rankings.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• tertiary qualifications with extensive work experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience within a tertiary education
• superior high level planning and project management skills and ability to manage large projects
• working knowledge to build efficient working relationships with key stakeholders.

An understanding of University International Ranking Systems and a familiarity within a University environment are desirable.

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.

In order to apply, candidates must have valid rights to work in Australia.

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 5 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.

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

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