Research Project Coordinator

• Part time (21 hours per week), fixed term until 31st June Located on Camperdown campus
• Project manage a community-based research program with women from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds to improve access to care and support mental wellbeing
• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 (HEO6) pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Policy Lab is where community members and academics come together to solve complex challenges. We work with people from all walks of life to set the agenda, experiment and make public policy that transforms lives.

The Lab's work is community centred, multidisciplinary, exploratory and applied. To kickstart a new ecosystem of public policy research and development, our projects build on deep relationships with civil society organisations, government and philanthropy. Our team prioritises working with people who have been excluded from decision-making, leadership and power.

We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator to lead the coordination of a research program with women from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds in South West Sydney to co-design solutions that improve access to care and support mental wellbeing.

This program is a partnership between the Sydney Policy Lab and community organisations in and around South West Sydney. Funding is provided by a grant from the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide project management and coordination for the project
• manage the development and implementation of work stream project plans and monitor delivery, providing advice on changes needed to ensure deliverables are met
• coordinate logistics for the project, including scheduling meetings, coordinating attendees, planning events and meetings in various locations, and sourcing venues
• develop and maintain effective relationships with the research team, community and other stakeholders
• support communications activities for the project in collaboration with the research team and communications personnel
• implement project governance including policy and contractual compliance, reporting to internal and external stakeholders and manage project financials
• support a team culture of collaboration, learning and inquiry.

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 Research Project Coordinator who has:

• experience as an organised and proactive project coordinator, able to keep complex work moving while building respectful, trusting relationships
• excellent timeline management, budgets, and logistics skills, with a knowledge that the success of a project depends on the quality of the relationships that underpin it
• cultural awareness and sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds, including those who have experienced migration, displacement or trauma
• diplomacy, tact and sound judgment in all interactions, and confidence in working in partnership with researchers, community organisations, policymakers and other stakeholders
• comfort in a university environment, with an understanding of the importance of compliance, reporting, and good governance
• pride in enabling others to do their best work by providing structure, clarity, and dependable follow-through
• willingness to work flexibly, as required for collaborating with community and partners.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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

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 LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

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.

Please address the following questions in your cover letter:

• What motivates you to apply for this position, and what aspects of the role particularly interest you?
• Briefly describe a time when you engaged with people or groups who had limited experience in formal research or policymaking settings. This could be through work, volunteering, or other personal experiences.

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Sunday 21 September :59 PM