Senior Project Officer - SPHERE

This Job is based in Australia

• Interesting multi-stakeholder project
• High autonomy –take ownership of your role
• Dynamic environment – no two days will be the same!
  
  
  

The Opportunity

• Employment: Full-time (35 hrs week), 12-month fixed term contact (possible extension)
• Remuneration: $113,926-$123,302 + 17 % super + leave loading
• Locations: UTS, UNSW and Liverpool.
  
  
  

Maridulu Budyari Gumal, the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) is a collaborative entity bringing together 15 leading organisations with a shared goal: to change the future of healthcare.

Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the Executive Director of SPHERE, you will play a key role in providing high-level project coordination and stakeholder engagement across the NHMRC Research Translation Centre grant. You will contribute to establishing the foundational frameworks and systems that will underpin success, including:

• Leading the establishment and monitoring of projects and initiatives that deliver on strategic and operational priorities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across universities, Local Health Districts, government, industry, and other partners—proactively identifying skills and expertise that align with the Centre’s objectives
• Develop and maintain effective project and procedural documentation, ensuring alignment and compliance with UNSW policies, external funding requirements, and reporting obligations
• Prepare draft materials that communicate research and project findings, such as evaluation summaries, briefing notes, reports, and presentations—to support understanding and use by stakeholders.
• Supporting the design and implementation of training and capability-building programs in collaboration with key health partners.
• Providing comprehensive reporting, analytical, and governance support, including preparation of papers, briefs, and presentations.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities across culturally diverse and multidisciplinary settings.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, risk management, and progress tracking, ensuring milestones are delivered within scope, timeframe, and budget.
  
  
  

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
  
  
  

Who You Are

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in project or program management, ideally within health, medical research, or research translation. You are skilled in developing conceptual, high-level frameworks to support decision-making and have a solid understanding of the translational research environment. You have a proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.

You demonstrate excellent time management, effectively handling shifting priorities, multiple tasks, and competing deadlines using sound judgment and initiative. You work collaboratively within teams while also being confident operating independently when required. Your written and verbal communication skills are strong, with exceptional attention to detail.

You are proficient in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and project management systems. You understand and uphold organisational values, policies, and guidelines, and you are committed to meeting psychosocial and physical health and safety responsibilities, including participating in relevant training.

To apply: If supporting dynamic, multi-partner health research projects is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 8th January 2026

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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