• Full time, continuing position
• Exciting opportunity to join a world-leading research institute, committed to tackling significant environmental challenges
• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341+ 17% superannuation

About the team

The Sydney Environment Institute (SEI) is a national and world leader in multidisciplinary environmental and climate research, particularly in the areas of environmental humanities and social sciences.

The Project Officer will work closely with a small team supporting the delivery of SEI’s mission “to extend and amplify the scope of engagement on environmental issues and bring together expertise from across disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges in favour of the common good.”

About the opportunity

As the Project Officer, you will deliver key initiatives and projects in support of SEI’s mission, coordinate research activities, support researchers working on SEI projects and deliver several of SEI’s funding schemes.

Reporting to the General Manager, Sydney Environment Institute, and collaborating with other members of the SEI team, your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide project management support and advice to contribute to the planning and delivery of key activities in SEI’s research program
• collaborate effectively to support the logistics and delivery of multiple projects, including developing project plans, monitoring project budgets and promptly identifying project-related risks as they emerge
• design, coordinate, and deliver events which serve SEI’s strategic objectives
• develop and implement project governance procedures to effectively monitor project performance and mitigate risk
• support the development of project proposals and submissions,
• create and maintain productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• support the reporting of research impact and outcomes across SEI projects and schemes
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities aligned with SEI’s mission.

About you

We are seeking candidates with:

• demonstrated project management skills, including experience managing multiple projects and diverse stakeholders with varied subject matter
• excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
• strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and adjust communication styles for different stakeholders
• the ability to take initiative, with a commitment to excellence while seeking opportunities to develop and improve processes.

While not required, one or more of the following would also be favourable for this role:

• qualification or equivalent experience in climate change, environmental science, sustainability, or related field
• experience working in research, tertiary education, or complex organisation, and/or
• experience securing research funding through competitive grant schemes, philanthropic funding, commissioned research and/or CRCs.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

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

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We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Applications including a cover letter which addresses the competencies in the ‘about you’ section and CV (max 2 pages can be submitted via the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

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], using the subject line: Project Officer - Sydney Environment Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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