Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer

• Support the Faculty of Science to maximise the benefits of philanthropy, scholarships and Prizes
• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The Faculty of Science comprises of eight schools that collaborate together to make discoveries and drive innovation in the fields of science. We have a global reputation for research excellence, top international rankings and award-winning researchers and projects.
To learn more about the Faculty of Science, click .
We are currently seeking a Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer who will provide administrative support to the Reporting and Analytics team in Executive Services of the Faculty of Science. You will be responsible for the administration of faculty activities associated with philanthropy management and the application of procedures to set best practice for the establishment, delivery and monitoring of coursework scholarships, awards, and Prizes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide support to the Reporting and Analytics team and key faculty stakeholders in the review, administration and management of Faculty Philanthropic activities
• provide effective oversight and support to key stakeholders and staff in relevant work areas to support scholarship, award, and prize activities
• build and maintain communication and relationships with key stakeholders
• undertake other ad-hoc projects and activities.

About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer who has:

• a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant training and experience,
• proven experience in developing and maintaining a wide range of stakeholder engagement and managing expectations strategies,
• experience in both understanding and interpreting Procurement / Finance policies and organisational procedures,
• administrative experience gained in a tertiary organisation and working knowledge of academic institutions and structures is highly beneficial
• excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies.

This role will require strong investigative and negotiation skills, please include in your cover letter an example of a situation where you had to use fact finding skills to investigate a problem and negotiate a solution with multiple stakeholders.
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Please 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 checks
Your 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.
EEO statement
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How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
This role will require strong investigative and negotiation skills, please include in your cover letter an example of a situation where you had to use fact finding skills to investigate a problem and negotiate a solution with multiple stakeholders.
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Company
The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
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Company info Telephone +(61) 2 9351 2222 Location UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia
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