- Full time, continuing role
- Be at the heart of medicine and health innovation, ensuring our research centres have the operational excellence to thrive
- Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
About the opportunityThe Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) encompasses a diverse array of centres, institutes, and networks, each playing a vital role in advancing research and innovation in healthcare. Our centres are categorised into three distinct groups, each focusing on research of strategic importance: Flagships, Impact Centres, and Incubators. In addition to these groups, we cultivate close partnerships with several medical research institutes. Together, our centres and partner institutes create a dynamic ecosystem of research excellence, driving innovation and making meaningful contributions to healthcare advancements locally, nationally, and globally.The Head,
FMH Centre & Institutes Operations is responsible for the leadership and broad spectrum of professional operations within the Faculty of Medicine and Health centres, ensuring that an operational framework is in place to support the achievement of faculty targets and objectives.The position provides expert operational advice to senior executives on a range of matters, fosters relationship with internal and external stakeholders, and develops, manages and implements plans to achieve Faculty objectives. By leading a highly efficient and effective team, it ensures high-quality support for the faculty’s centres and institutes, aligning with our mission of excellence.
Your key responsibilities will be to:- lead and manage a professional centre leadership team, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the Faculty's academic and research endeavors and aiming to enhance performance and operational effectiveness
- collaborate with academic and research leaders to align faculty centre and institute support services with the Faculty's strategic goals and objectives
- ensure the smooth operation of support services, including administrative, technical, and logistical functions
- foster strong relationships with academic and research teams, providing responsive and proactive support to meet their needs
About you- postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field with equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
- proven experience in leading and managing professional support teams within an academic or research environment
- strategic thinking and ability to align support services with broader institutional goals
- experience in budget management and financial oversight and understanding complex spreadsheets
- ability to travel and work from various locations
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms 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.As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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