Research Administration Officer

• Full-time, 12-month fixed term, with possible extension
• Fantastic opportunity for a passionate, motivated, and diligent Research Administration Officer to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
• Base Salary $83,384 - $93,362 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The Matilda Centre is seeking a driven Research Administration Officer to join their research teams. This role will require the preferred candidate to provide general administrative support and specialised operational tasks to improve the experience of academic staff, research team members, and seniors across the Matilda Centre. As part of this role, you will be able to develop a career at the University of Sydney in the Research Admin field, completing relevant tasks to facilitate the team's research capabilities. You will work to support (primarily), the Centre's Senior Academics and be highly integrated with the Operations team to ensure smooth, swift, and accurate completion of general administrative and complex operational tasks.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Complete administrative and operational tasks across the Matilda Centre to support the research teams
• undertake administrative tasks such as conducting diary management, travel bookings, contract management, and other general administrative activities
• undertake more complex administrative research support tasks such as contract process management, staff recruitment, project budget support
• support the Operations team by providing administrative and operational support to the Centre, including daily administrative tasks in both the front and backend of the Matilda Centre
• work alongside the University's policies, procedures, and regulations whilst completing ad-hoc tasks as requested by your Reporting Manager

When applying, please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the details listed in the About You section below (max 2 pages).
About you

• previous experience in a complex or fast-paced administrative/operational environment
• passionate, innovative, and initiative-driven to improve the administrative and operational experience of relevant internal stakeholders
• strong levels of tenacity, resilience, patience, and problem-solving skills
• friendly and approachable personality with the ability to learn and provide the highest levels of service in a Research Administration space.
• experience or understanding of a tertiary setting, with previous experience in large-scale enterprise systems (highly desirable), or experience with similar systems
• proven experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
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 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.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
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Applications containing a comprehensive Cover Letter will be highly regarded.
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