Projects Officer at University of… · Darlington

Projects Officer Location: Darlington Campus Full time, fixed term position until December 2028 Opportunity to contribute to team enablement initiatives for the Marketing and Communications team Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking a Project Officer to contribute and support the delivery of enablement projects. This role sits within the Marketing and Communications team and supports the delivery of cross-functional enablement initiatives that require strong project coordination skills. The team partners with stakeholders across the team to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic priorities. Your key responsibilities will be to: support the planning, coordination and delivery of priority projects for the Marketing and Communications team, including tracking timelines, milestones, risks and dependencies prepare project documentation, updates, reports and other materials to support effective decision-making and delivery use project management tools, including Asana, to manage tasks, workflows, project visibility and reporting contribute to the development and improvement of project processes, templates and ways of working to improve consistency, efficiency and reduce manual effort The successful candidate will have: demonstrated experience in project coordination or delivery, ideally within a communications or digital environment well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities experience with Asana or other project management tools highly desirable effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. 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 Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 24 May 2026 11:59 PM