Senior Project Officer

• Part time (0.8FTE) fixed term until 25 December 2026 possible secondment opportunity
• Help shape the future of clinical trial operations in the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Base Salary $112,628 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation 

Indigenous Targeted Role

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the opportunity

Join the Faculty of Medicine and Health in a high-impact project role focused on improving how clinical trials are supported, delivered, and standardised across the faculty. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change by developing harmonised practices, scalable frameworks, and streamlined processes that enhance compliance, reduce administrative burden, and support high-quality research outcomes.

We are seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead a strategic body of work arising from multiple completed landscape analyses across learning and development, quality, and vendor management. This role focuses on designing and implementing frameworks, guidance, and standardised approaches that will be adopted across diverse clinical trial environments.

You will play a key role in aligning practices across the faculty, particularly in areas where clinical trial infrastructure and capability are still developing.

Key Responsibilities

• lead the development of harmonised clinical trial guidance and practices
• standardise vendor processes and procedures with an emphasis on gathering feedback from internal stakeholders on vendor ongoing suitability
• develop clear procedural guidance for working with external vendors
• review and align clinical trial role position descriptions
• support development of standardised PD frameworks across HEO levels
• adapt existing learning and development resources for broader faculty use
• improve access to clinical trial training and onboarding resources
• drive consistency, reduce duplication, and streamline administrative processes whilst supporting increased compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• contribute to scalable, self-directed learning pathways

About You

You are a driven and capable project professional who thrives in complex environments and can deliver outcomes with pace and independence.

You will bring:

• strong project management and delivery capability
• experience in clinical trials, research operations, or higher education
• demonstrated ability to develop frameworks, procedures, and operational guidance
• proven stakeholder engagement skills across diverse and complex settings
• experience in process harmonisation and standardisation
• understanding of clinical trial operations and GCP compliance
• excellent written communication and documentation skills
• ability to work autonomously and lead outcomes

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 and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 

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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 12 July 2026 11:59 PM