Overview
Full time, fixed term until December ****. Chance to contribute to a landmark biomedical research initiative in Sydney. Base Salary $131,108 - $147,858 plus 17% superannuation.
About the Opportunity
As the Project Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), a strategic partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District to establish a world‐class biomedical research and innovation facility in Camperdown. You will lead and coordinate complex project activities that underpin the successful establishment of the SBA, working across multiple interconnected work‐streams including research strategy and development, biomedical workforce planning, research infrastructure, and clinical and industry engagement. You will collaborate closely with academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders to co‐design initiatives, shape operating models, and deliver high‐impact outcomes that advance translational research and health innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead project organisation, including defining roles, responsibilities, and workforce planning across SBA workstreams
Develop and deliver project charters, plans, and schedules aligned to SBA program milestones
Manage multiple concurrent project streams, ensuring delivery within budget and agreed timeframes
Coordinate research strategy and development initiatives, including co‐design activities with academic and clinical stakeholders
Contribute to the development of operating models for research infrastructure, commercialisation,



and industry engagement
Support biomedical workforce planning and contribute to building the SBA organisational culture
Establish and embed governance, reporting frameworks, and risk management processes
Manage stakeholder engagement across University, health, and external partner organisations
Design and deliver communication and engagement strategies to support clinical and consumer involvement
Provide strategic advice and resolve complex issues to enable successful program outcomes
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualifications in STEM, health, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within biomedical, health, or research environments
Experience working within academic, clinical, or translational research settings
Strong understanding of research infrastructure, commercialisation, or industry engagement in a biomedical context
Proven experience managing diverse stakeholder groups, including senior academic and clinical leaders
Experience applying co‐design approaches to develop programmes, frameworks, or initiatives
Knowledge of the NSW health system or similar complex healthcare environments
Strong capability in project governance,



risk management, and reporting frameworks
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment
Sponsorship / Work Rights
Visa sponsorship is available for this appointment.
Pre‐Employment Checks and Declarations
Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‐employment or background checks required for the role, and upon satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. The University may take any necessary step, including termination of employment, if these conditions are not met.
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, and 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
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📌 Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 New South Wales