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University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
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- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Communication skills
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Macquarie University —Macquarie University NSW
- $126,306 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- University
- Education
- Employee assistance program
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Citi —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Communication skills
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SMEC —Sydney NSW
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Communication skills
AI Governance Lead
Western Sydney University —Parramatta NSW
- $118,969 - $132,069 a year
- Full-time
- University
- AI
- Employee assistance program
2d
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Equities
Macquarie Group Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- SQL
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Casual Veterinary Nurse
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $49.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Research
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Casual Junior School Classroom Teachers
Danebank —Hurstville NSW
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Intern Project Manager | Defence | Sydney, NSW
Mott MacDonald —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Lawyer / Senior Associate - Environment & Sustainable Development
Clayton Utz —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Strategy & Growth Associate
Downer Group —North Ryde NSW
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Associate - Corporate M&A
Clayton Utz —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Lawyer 2-4PQE - Public Sector Litigation
Clayton Utz —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Business development
- Communication skills
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Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia —Sydney NSW
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
6d
Senior Lead, IT Security
Australian Catholic University —North Sydney NSW
- $135,360 - $144,538 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Macquarie University Hospital —Macquarie University NSW
- $76,868 - $107,956 a year
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- University
- Discharge planning
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PKF Australia —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Project Manager

University of Sydney -
Camperdown NSW

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Full-time
$131,108 - $147,858 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Research
Clinical experience
Communication skills
Negotiation
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Full Job Description

Full time, fixed term until December 2028
Opportunity to contribute to a landmark biomedical research initiative in Sydney
Base Salary $131,108 - $147,858 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Project Manager , you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), a strategic partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District to establish a world-class biomedical research and innovation facility in Camperdown.

You will lead and coordinate complex project activities that underpin the successful establishment of the SBA, working across multiple interconnected work-streams including research strategy and development, biomedical workforce planning, research infrastructure, and clinical and industry engagement. You will collaborate closely with academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders to co-design initiatives, shape operating models, and deliver high-impact outcomes that advance translational research and health innovation.

Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will provide expert project management and strategic guidance to ensure delivery of key milestones ahead of the facility’s opening in 2028.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

lead project organisation, including defining roles, responsibilities, and workforce planning across SBA workstreams
develop and deliver project charters, plans, and schedules aligned to SBA program milestones
manage multiple concurrent project streams, ensuring delivery within budget and agreed timeframes
coordinate research strategy and development initiatives, including co-design activities with academic and clinical stakeholders
contribute to the development of operating models for research infrastructure, commercialisation, and industry engagement
support biomedical workforce planning and contribute to building the SBA organisational culture
establish and embed governance, reporting frameworks, and risk management processes
manage stakeholder engagement across University, health, and external partner organisations
design and deliver communication and engagement strategies to support clinical and consumer involvement
provide strategic advice and resolve complex issues to enable successful program outcomes

About you

postgraduate qualifications in STEM, health, or related discipline
demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within biomedical, health, or research environments
experience working within academic, clinical, or translational research settings
strong understanding of research infrastructure, commercialisation, or industry engagement in a biomedical context
proven experience managing diverse stakeholder groups, including senior academic and clinical leaders
experience applying co-design approaches to develop programs, frameworks, or initiatives
knowledge of the NSW health system or similar complex healthcare environments
strong capability in project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is 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 .

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Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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