Operations Manager - Research

• Full time continuing position

• Exciting opportunity to lead operational and strategic delivery at the Brain and Mind Centre

• Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Operations Manager – Research, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Brain and Mind Centre (BMC), supporting the implementation of research and education programs, managing operational resources, and ensuring alignment with University policies. This role is pivotal in enabling the BMC to deliver on its strategic objectives through effective planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a dynamic team, reporting to Chief Operating Officer

• provide strategic advice and support to the Academic Co-Directors and COO on business plans and implementation

• manage day-to-day operations, administrative systems, and resource planning for the BMC

• oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance

• lead the administration of multidisciplinary philanthropic gifts

• manage communications with internal teams and stakeholders

• identify and mitigate risks, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.

About you

• tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a relevant field

• experience in strategic and operational planning within a complex organisation

• financial management experience including budgeting and expenditure control

• strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

• excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities

• experience in facility or building management and executive-level committee support.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/vision-and-values.html 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 welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. http://sydney.edu.au/about-us/vision-and-values/diversity.html.

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 https://sydney.edu.au/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 Kale Claffey, Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au.

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Sunday 14 September 2025 11:59 PM