Program Officer - School of Medical Sciences
Job Description
Full time, fixed term until May 2027
Exciting opportunity to be a Program Officer with the School of Medical Sciences
Base Salary starting from $89,755 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.
We are seeking a Program Officer to provide administrative and coordination support across one or more projects. The role involves supporting project delivery, maintaining project documentation and data, engaging with stakeholders, and assisting with financial and reporting activities to ensure projects progress effectively and meet objectives.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide administrative support to projects by documenting and updating tasks and assisting with production and control of project materials and reports
maintain and manage project data using record management systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
identify and implement administrative improvements to streamline processes and report project issues to management
develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
implement effective communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of project progress
provide financial administrative support including preparation of reports, monitoring expenditure and coordinating funding applications
undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
experience in project administration and supporting project delivery
experience engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders
strong skills in organisation and time management, attention to detail, numeracy and computer literacy including microsoft office
ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Pre-employment checks
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 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.
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, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].
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Applications Close
Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM