Project Officer- Sydney Quantum Academy

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering an ambitious joint venture Vibrant location (near Central Station) and flexible working arrangements HEO 7 Step 1 $74.30 per hour plus Superannuation About the Sydney Quantum Academy The Sydney Quantum Academy is a joint venture between The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, Macquarie University and University of Technology Sydney, to establish Sydney (and Australia) as a global destination for talent, investment, and innovation in relation to quantum technology and the future quantum economy. Collaborating with academia, industry, and government, SQA will harness Sydney’s collective quantum expertise to develop diverse talent and a globally recognised quantum ecosystem. About the opportunity Project manage and deliver key events and activities for school and university students, stakeholder engagement, project planning and reporting. Develop resources and materials for promotion and communication. Coordinate and execute contracts/invoicing. Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive and accurate project plans that ensure consistency and alignment with project objectives. Efficiently coordinate the logistical aspects of multiple projects, while effectively managing project teams' performance and resource allocation. Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with diverse internal and external project stakeholders, while implementing strategic communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged. About you Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a related field. Experience monitoring and tracking budgets and expenditure. Experience managing diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide and diverse range of people. The ability to work autonomously. Demonstrated ability to make sound and practical judgement when dealing with clients, contractors and staff members to avoid delays with maintenance and rectification works, and to meet expected deadlines thereby ensuring client satisfaction. Excellent organisational skills with experience in the provision of administrative support. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. 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 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 Michael Abelardo , Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email . The University of Sydney Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 10 March 2025 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr