JOB AD: RESEARCH SUPPORT OFFICER/ADMINISTRATOR - University of Sydney

Dear all,

The University of Sydney is currently seeking a Research Support
Officer/Administrator to join their team in the School of Languages and
Cultures.  Please see below for details.

RESEARCH SUPPORT OFFICER/ADMINISTRATOR

SCHOOL
OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

FACULTY
OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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Utilise your strong administrative skills

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Vibrant and challenging environment

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Full-time continuing: $80K-$86K p.a. including leave loading and
up to 17% super

The
School of Languages and Cultures offers the widest range of undergraduate and
postgraduate language studies in Australia. Our academics are committed to
excellence in teaching and research in languages and their social and cultural
contexts. The school is a centre for European, Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin
American studies.

Reporting
directly to the School Administration Manager, you will:

§  coordinate collection of research
publications

§  coordinate submission of
research grant applications across the school and provide relevant assistance
to academic staff in related duties

§  promote the research profile of
the school and identify strategies for advancement of the research conducted
within the school

§  generate reports regarding
school’s research profile and research activity

§  coordinate the organisation of
research related events and activities.

To be
successful in this role, you will need:

§  excellent organisational skills
with a strong administrative background

§  outstanding communication
skills with demonstrated ability to relate well to clients and colleagues

§  highly developed written skills
including experience in proof reading and writing short articles for
publication

§  understanding of research
policy framework in the higher education sector

§  experience in the collection,
analysis and reporting of data.

This
is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and diverse school where your
positive attitude and enthusiasm coupled with your willingness to learn and
adapt will be vital to the success of this position. 

All
applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Click here
or visit sydney.edu.au/positions
and search by the reference number 163/0111 for more information and to apply.

CLOSING
DATE: 13 March 2011

The University is
an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social
inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

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