Project Officer

• 6 month Fixed Term Contract position

• Join a highly collegial team in the Charles Perkins Centre

• Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney’s flagship multidisciplinary initiative (MDI) within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, has a short-term opportunity for an experienced and skilled Communications Assistant to join our small, supportive, busy and high-achieving team.

As the Project Officer, you will report to the Communications Manager, working to ensure the day-to-day management of Charles Perkins Centre’s communications operate effectively for our members. You will have the opportunity to support the planning, production and continuous optimisation of communications content across the Centre.

This role combines strong administrative, project, and communications support to ensure effective service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and process improvements. You’ll work across teams to enhance transparency, efficiency, and collaboration, making a direct impact on both internal and external audiences.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Centre’s colleagues and internal and external stakeholders to support operational, project, and communications-based work

• develop and implement clear, targeted communications including newsletters, team updates, and stakeholder emails to keep audiences informed and engaged

• maintain and update web‑based content via CMS/AEM, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up-to-date

• coordinate workflows, communications calendars and project milestones

• monitor and respond to stakeholder queries across email and intranet channels, escalating issues or resolving them promptly

About you

• experience in the higher education sector or within a large, complex multifaceted, experience at the University of Sydney would be very highly regarded

• demonstrated experience engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

• track record developing clear and engaging communications such as newsletters, web content, and internal updates

• proficient in content management systems; experience using Adobe Experience Manager, Swift Digital and Marq (desirable)

• strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks like project coordination and communication delivery

• a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience in communications, administration, or project coordination.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work Rights

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

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. 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

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

Applications close 11:59pm 03/08/2025

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

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