"Research Program Coordinator"

Research Program Coordinator

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

0147194

• Full time fixed until 22 September 2026
• Be a part of the Former Athlete Brain Health Research Project
• Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, the University is seeking academics and professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research, and area team player ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities.

The University is looking to employee a Research Program Coordinator (HEO 6) to join the Former Athlete Brain Health Research Program.

The Research Program Coordinator oversees all operational functions of the Former Athlete Brain Health Research Program. Reporting to the Chief Investigator, this role is responsible for managing research staff and students, coordinating ethics and governance processes, overseeing data management workflows, and ensuring high quality administrative and project support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate administrative and operational activities related to research data collection to ensure efficient and streamlined project workflows
• Oversee data collection, entry, quality assurance, and preliminary analysis to support accurate reporting and compliance
• Prepare and manage ethics applications, amendments, renewals, and associated reporting to ensure adherence to ethical, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Manage administrative components of grant applications, including stakeholder communication, document preparation, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate project records, support timely submission of reports, and assist senior staff with compliance and governance initiatives
• Coordinate purchasing and procurement processes, monitor spending, and resolve payment discrepancies
• Promote and maintain safe working practices by reviewing protocols, identifying hazards, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders on health and safety standards.

About you

• Experience working in the higher education sector
• Interpreting and applying legislation and policy
• supporting research and researchers in operational and administrative roles
• Project Management experience
• Previous experience with collection, entry, and preliminary analysis of research data for accurate reporting and coordinate ethical submissions and administrative services for grant applications
• Previous experience working in elite/professional sporting environments and liaising with professional sport organisations
• Previous experience supervising student researchers including honours, higher degree research students, and Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) trainees
• Previous clinical experience in medicine or allied health professions is preferable
• Experience with managing budgets
• Familiarity with Windows Powershell commands (or OS equivalent, i.e. Linux Ubuntu) for MR data library management
• Advanced REDCap expertise
• Strong understanding of epidemiological study designs, including coordination of longitudinal research programs
• Comprehension of epidemiological study designs (running a longitudinal program).

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

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) Gold 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 Professor Andrew Gardner, by email to Andrew.Gardner@sydney.edu.au or rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Friday 20 March 2026 11:59 PM