Job Description
Job Description
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Join to apply for the Training Centre Manager, HiPR-LS role at University of Sydney
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Be among the first 25 applicants.
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Contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defence research
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Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation
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Full time, fixed term for 5 years
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About the prospect
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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 dynamic 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.
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Your key responsibilities will be
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Work closely with the Centre Director, executive and external advisory committees, and external partners
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Manage operational and administrative functions of the centre, and provide administrative leadership across all nodes
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Provide leadership and support to staff in the operations team, including direct reports
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Oversee financial management and reporting requirements
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Ensure compliance with governance, Work Health and Safety, and national security standards
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Support research staff, students and stakeholders in achieving Centre goals
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About you
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Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent training and experience
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Demonstrated administration experience in a tertiary organisation
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Proven office management and financial management expertise, including budget oversight
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Experience supervising, mentoring and managing staff performance
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Strong capability in establishing and reviewing administrative procedures
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Must be an Australian citizen, as stipulated in project conditions
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Eligible and willing to obtain an Australian Government security clearance if deemed necessary
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
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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.
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Pre‐employment checks
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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.
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EEO statement
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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 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.

📌 Training Centre Manager, Hipr-Ls (New South Wales)
🏢 Centre For Continuing Education
📍 New South Wales