Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Officer

• Full time, fixed term or secondment opportunity until 9th June 2026 . Located on Camperdown Campus (4 Days on-site)

• Opportunity to utilise your expertise in construction and project management administrative support

• Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 p.a ( HEO7) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Officer is responsible for assisting and coordinating day to day administrative and project matters related to the School and Faculty infrastructure + facilities under broad direction of the Head of Operations, Facilities and Remote sites and working closely with the Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Manager. This position will work to enable improvements to infrastructure and equipment across Faculty of Science, in liaison with the Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Manager, Building Support Coordinator, University Infrastructure (UI), and Central Operations Services (COS), inclusive of Asset Management Office (AMO), Technical Support Services (TSS) Team, Protective Services and Risk (PS&R) team, as well as ICT.

As the Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Officer you will be responsible for the management of data and coordination of initiatives that support the Faculty’s strategic priorities in terms of infrastructure, space and operations of the teaching, research, laboratory and technical facilities for the work area. This role will provide support for the development of competitive funding applications, and liaises with University Infrastructure (UI), Central Operations Services (COS) and stakeholders, and offers support and advice for successful delivery of refurbishment requests. The role holder is also responsible for supporting WHS, procurement and asset management activities.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Faculty of Science’s strategic objectives through effective management of space and associated physical resources and infrastructure in the buildings and sites it occupies at Camperdown, Camden, Narrabri campuses as well as on remote sites - Crommelin Biological Research Station, and One Tree Island Research Station in Queensland. This role will be required to travel between locations.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support all refurbishment and minor new build project requests (including equipment installations) for the faculty

• support core equipment/infrastructure requirements of the faculty for teaching and research

• support in financial analysis for core equipment/infrastructure for the faculty

• oversee asset management and procurement administration for the faculty

• periodically analyse space utilised by the faculty including occupancy and usage audits, and provide advice / make recommendations to the Manager and Faculty leadership team where functionality could be changed, utilisation could be improved, etc

• build and maintain constructive working relationships with key School, Faculty and University stakeholders.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Infrastructure Projects and Reporting Officer who has :

• degree with significant subsequent relevant work experience in Construction, Project Management or related fields or an equivalent combination of qualifications/training and experience

• relevant experience in a Facilities or buildings maintenance role

• knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, Laboratory Safety and Licensing requirements

• extensive experience managing multiple work streams or working in complex projects and ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands

• NSW Driver License, First Aid and CPR

• willingness to undergo Tetanus, and Q Fever vaccination and/or health screening recommended by the University as relevant to this position.

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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Shubhi Dhaka, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [email protected]

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