Part Time (0.6FTE), Fixed term opportunity until 31 December ****
Be part of a growing centre improving child and adolescent health
Base Salary $103,185 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
Indigenous Targeted Role
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for a
Centre Project Officer
to join the
Centre for Child and Adolescent Health Research (CCAHR)
based in Westmead. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting impactful health and research initiatives.
Working across the Centre and the
Clinical Academics Group (CAG)
, you will play a pivotal role in the establishment, coordination, and ongoing success of key programs, helping to build the Centre's profile and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on and varied position supporting project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and administration across multiple workstreams. You will help coordinate activities, manage communications, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the Centre's reach and impact.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
coordinate activities and initiatives of the Clinical Academics Group (CAG)
support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of website content and digital resources
contribute to projects that establish, promote, and enhance the Centres visibility and engagement
manage the Centres membership portfolio, including records management, reporting, and related processes
coordinate meetings, workshops, and events, ensuring effective planning and delivery
provide comprehensive project administration and logistical support across multiple workstreams
assist with project financial administration, including budget tracking and reporting
liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and delivery outcomes
support data collection,



reporting, and performance monitoring against key KPIs
contribute to the planning, coordination, and monitoring of project deliverables to ensure successful implementation
About you
You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in dynamic and evolving environments. You enjoy bringing structure to complex workstreams and are confident working with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
essential skills & experience
experience coordinating projects, programs, or stakeholder groups within a complex environment
strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
experience in website content management and digital communications, with an eye for accuracy and usability
excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities
sound experience in financial administration, budget tracking, or project cost support
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge of Adobe tools highly regarded
desirable experience
experience working within a healthcare, research, university, or academic workplace
experience supporting a Clinical Academics Group, research network, or similar collaborative initiative
experience managing membership databases, stakeholder networks, or CRM-style systems
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 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.
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
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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Applications Close
Monday 29 June *******:59 PM

📌 Centre Project Officer (Targeted) (Australia)
🏢 Centre For Continuing Education
📍 Australia