Job Description
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Contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defence research
Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation
Full time, fixed term for 5 years
About the opportunity
The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion, Rocket and Launch Systems (HiPR‐LS) is being established with the purpose of creating a highly‐skilled workforce that will transform Australia's capacity to develop, manufacture and maintain rocket and launch systems for the Defence and Civil Space sectors.
HiPR‐LS is seeking a Training Centre Manager to lead its operations.
Based at the University of Sydney, you will oversee a energetic team and provide leadership across multiple nodes at Monash University, RMIT and the University of Queensland.
This role is pivotal in driving research training, collaboration and external engagement with both industry and public sector partners, as well as leading international universities in this field.
Your key responsibilities will be
Work closely with the Centre Director, executive and external advisory committees, and external partners
Manage operational and administrative functions of the centre, and provide administrative leadership across all nodes
Provide leadership and support to staff in the operations team, including direct reports
Oversee financial management and reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with governance, Work Health and Safety, and national security standards
Support research staff, students and stakeholders in achieving Centre goals
About you




Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent training and experience
Demonstrated administration experience in a tertiary organisation
Proven office management and financial management expertise, including budget oversight
Experience supervising, mentoring and managing staff performance
Strong capability in establishing and reviewing administrative procedures
Must be an Australian citizen, as stipulated in project conditions
Eligible and willing to obtain an Australian Government security clearance if deemed necessary
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 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.
EEO statement
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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 LGBTQIA+.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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