In-Demand Senior researcher Jobs in Newington, Nsw

Senior Project Officer
University of Sydney —Sydney NSW
- $117,133 - $127,610 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- University
1d
Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Parental leave
Technician Commitment Partnership and External Engagement Manager
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $152,045 - $160,430 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Business development
- University
15h
General Manager, Westmead Hospital
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- $307,000 - $346,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
13h
Technician Commitment Program Lead
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $162,528 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- University
15h
Sr. Researcher, Multimodal
Dolby —Sydney NSW
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Machine learning
Senior Technical Officer
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,133 - $127,610 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
4d
Senior Research Officer
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- From $117,133 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Patient monitoring
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Work from home
14d
Senior Research Engineer
Canon —Sydney NSW
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
3d
Senior Medical Manager, Neuroscience (Parkinson's Disease)
AbbVie —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
4d
Kidney Health Senior Research Fellow
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $162,347 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Supervising experience
11d
Senior Animal Ethics Officer
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $131,108 - $147,858 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Leadership
14d
Senior Research Executive - Employee Experience
Ipsos —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program
Manager, APAC Recruiting
Anthropic —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Parental leave
2d
Public Affairs and Communications Account Director
Hanbury Strategy —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Strategy Director
Dentsu —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
Senior Sleep Technologist/Scientist
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research —Macquarie Park NSW
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Patient monitoring
- Clinic
- Employee assistance program
Research Assistant
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $94,300 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 - $157,381 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
9d
Senior Product Designer
Macquarie Group Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Agile
- AI
- Annual leave
- Work from home

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Senior Project Officer

University of Sydney -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Part-time
$117,133 - $127,610 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Research
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Communication skills
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Part time (0.4FTE, with possibility to increase to 0.6FTE in 2027) fixed term three years
Great opportunity to coordinate project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and communications to ensure successful outcomes at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
HEO 7 Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 p.a. pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

One of Australia's oldest and most prestigious music institutions, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been part of the University of Sydney since 1990, providing world-class music education, performance opportunities, and research. For more than a century, it has been at the heart of Australia's musical and cultural life, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation's musical landscape.

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally significant research program that sits at the intersection of music, creativity, and social impact. As the Senior Project Officer, you will work closely with Professor Liza Lim AM and a network of leading artists and researchers, you will play a central role in delivering projects, events, and partnerships that engage with urgent climate and social issues. If you enjoy building relationships, bringing complex projects to life, and working in a dynamic creative and research environment, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while collaborating with inspiring people in Australia and internationally.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

coordinate a diverse portfolio of projects, helping to deliver a world-leading research program with impact across the arts, research, and broader community
lead the planning and delivery of conferences, workshops, and events across Australia and internationally
shape and maintain the program's digital presence, ensuring website content remains current, engaging, and accessible
drive project outcomes by tracking progress, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to improve performance and delivery
foster productive partnerships with researchers, artists, industry collaborators, and other stakeholders to support program success
manage project budgets and financial processes, ensuring the effective use of resources and smooth program delivery.

About you

Demonstrated experience in project and program coordination, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment
Strong event planning and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with experience coordinating events, workshops, conferences, or related activities
Sound financial administration skills, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and reporting
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using a range of digital systems and platforms
The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team
Experience within a university, research, arts, music, or environmental context would be advantageous.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

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