Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
Reference no. 1137/0716

• Opportunity to work alongside of world-leading researchers
• Facilitate research linkages across the University and with industry and government partners
• Full-time continuing, remuneration package: $116K - $130K p.a. which includes base salary, 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 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning has an internationally recognised tradition of education and research. The research wing of the faculty is one of the best in the world. We combine cutting edge labs and resources, world-leading researchers and the flexibility and support required for exciting and innovative research.

The Research Development Manager primarily develops and supports the research functions of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. Working closely with the Associate Dean (Research), this role is responsible for the general management of all operational aspects of the research work being undertaken, including planning, funding and delivery of research to meet the Faculty’s research objectives. Drawing on their expertise in research, the incumbent will play an active role in research study and design, ethics approvals, research commercialisation, liaising with key stakeholders, managing the research team, etc.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager you will:

• provide effective program management for the research being undertaken by the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
• support the strategic direction of the research plan of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
• provide financial management and funding oversight for research programs in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning

Position requirements include:

• extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications
• experience in initiating and developing projects and delivering high level research administration and support including collecting data, database maintenance, providing advice and improving policy and procedures
• financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure.

A wide range of benefits are available to University staff. These include: generous leave options, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive professional development programs, and salary packaging benefits.

All staff employed by the University of Sydney must have the right to work in Australia. An employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Remuneration package: $116,059 - $130,888 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 8 $98,071 - $110,602 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

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.

CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 8 September 2016

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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