"Centre Administration and Engagement Officer"

• Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2028
• Opportunity to support Gender Equality research that drives meaningful change
• HEO6 Base Salary $103,195 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work is a leading academic research hub in the Asia-Pacific, working with industry, government, and communities to generate evidence-based insights that drive structural change in the labour market and economy. We are seeking a Centre Administration and Engagement Officer to support high-impact research that advances workplace gender equality.

As the Centre Administration and Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Centre's mission to advance gender equality and create inclusive workplaces. In this role, you'll provide vital administrative and engagement support to our leadership team and members, helping ensure our operations and stakeholder relations run smoothly and effectively. You'll also contribute to strategic initiatives across our core focus areas: shaping the future of work with gender equality at its heart, addressing gender disparities, aligning work and care, and fostering cultures of inclusion. This is an opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who values collaboration and is passionate about enabling research and advocacy that drive real social impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to a positive, high-performing and collaborative team environment reporting to the Research Operations Manager
• oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality and efficient administrative support for the Centre
• efficiently manage stakeholder relations including communications, diaries, events, travel, accommodation, purchasing, contract and payment processes
• create a safe & welcoming space by overseeing facilities, championing health and safety, and maintaining a great work environment
• ensure timely report submissions, data integrity, and adherence to university policies
• handle communications, support strategic planning, and foster collaboration.

About you

• tertiary qualification or equivalent working experience
• experience providing high-level administrative support in not-for-profit or research setting
• strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to build and foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and partners
• demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills, including secretariat skills such as diary management and expenditure management and control
• computer proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, with experience using project management tools highly regarded
• demonstrated capacity to work effectively with colleagues to assist in meeting project, budget and reporting milestones
• ability to take initiative with a problem-solving mindset.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

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 LGBTIQ+. 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 Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close
Sunday 11 January 2026 11:59 PM