Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline 18 Sep *********:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Full time,
Fixed Term until ****
, Located at Camperdown Campus
Play a key leadership role in establishing Australia's newest ARC Centre of Excellence
Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation along with a comprehensive range of employee benefits
About the opportunity
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering (CAPE) is a nationally significant research initiative that will transform the engineering and translation of peptides and proteins, molecules that are fundamental to all life on Earth, for human and planetary benefit.
Working in close partnership with the Centre Director Professor Richard Payne , and Deputy Director Professor Kate Jolliffe , the CAPE Operations Lead will play a critical role in establishing and driving the operational success of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering (CAPE).
As a key member of the Centre's leadership team, you will lead the development and implementation of governance, operational and strategic initiatives that support CAPE's ambitious research and translation agenda. Bringing together world-leading researchers, industry partners and emerging technologies,



CAPE will harness Australia's unique scientific strengths to discover and engineer novel molecules, develop innovative "new-to-nature" peptide and protein structures, and pioneer sustainable production technologies. The Operations Lead will work across a national network of stakeholders to support impactful outcomes in agriculture, conservation and biotechnology, while enabling the Centre's outreach, education and engagement activities that will inspire the next generation of scientific innovators.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead the operational planning and delivery of CAPE's strategic objectives
manage Centre governance, reporting and compliance requirements
coordinate activities across partner institutions and stakeholder groups
oversee financial, administrative and operational processes
support the delivery of outreach, engagement and impact initiatives
provide high-level advice and support to the Centre Director and leadership team
About you
tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
demonstrated experience managing a large research centre




demonstrated understanding of the Australian research funding landscape, including ARC funding and reporting requirements
experience supporting governance, financial management, compliance and stakeholder engagement in a complex research environment
previous experience working within an ARC Centre of Excellence or a similar workplace (desirable)
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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📌 Cape Operations Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Times Higher Education
📍 Sydney