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Part-time (0.8 FTE), 2-year fixed-term Research Project Officer opportunity at The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Make a meaningful impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health while developing your skills in research management and collaboration Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity This position is targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).’ Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents, if applicable. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status. Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that advances Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. You will work closely with a dynamic team of researchers and clinicians, supporting projects from administration and planning through to stakeholder engagement and reporting. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in research management, grant coordination, and data oversight while making a tangible impact in a collaborative, supportive, and culturally aware environment. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide general administrative support for research activities, including organising meetings and coordinating with researchers and clinicians. Assist in the preparation of research documentation, reports, and presentations. Support submission processes, ensuring compliance with guidelines and university requirements. Track and document research finances, preliminary grant applications, and purchasing/payment activities. Facilitate communication with stakeholders, address concerns and collaborate with the team to enhance relationships. Contribute to quality reporting, data accuracy, compliance initiatives, and workplace health and safety practices. About you Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated interest in health and a passion for contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Ability to build effective partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholders, and leaders. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including high-level writing, editing, and reporting. Proven experience in research management, administration, or coordination within health, higher education, or research-intensive environments. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a team of researchers and clinicians. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © 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 12 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. 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