Project Officer - Birth Asphyxia

University of Sydney • Contract • Australia, Australia, Australia • 2w ago

Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Project Officer at the Reproduction and Perinatal Centre based at the Central Clinical School
Base Salary from $89,755 to $100,495 (level 5) pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Reproduction and Perinatal Centre is seeking a Project Officer whoprovides a range of administrative services to support the performance and progress of one or more projects. The role engages with diverse project stakeholders and effectively communicates project status.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

provide administrative support to a project commissioned by the NSW ombudsman assessing perinatal and infant mortality related to birth asphyxia, preventable factors and healthservice recommendations.
documenting and updating tasks and assisting with the production and control of project meetings, documents and reports
maintain and manage project data using REDCap data system, ensuring data integrity, and confidentiality
identify and implement administrative improvements to automate processes and proactively report project issues to management
develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external project stakeholders
undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

experience engaging with diverse internal and external project stakeholders
bachelor's degree in a relevant field
demonstrated experience in project administration
expertise with REDCap would be advantageous
you will be an excellent communicator both oral and written
ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

EEO statement

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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 ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Thursday 30 October 2025 11:59 PM