Casual position for a Project and Communications Officer , FLiQC Opportunity t o join the administration team at a multi-disciplinary PhD training centre, based at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub HEO 5 $61.44 per hour super About the opportunity The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Project and Communications Officer to provide administrative support to the ARC Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing ( FLiQC ) . In this role, you will perform general administrative and clerical duties for the designated work area, ensuring tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner. They organise and maintain records, act as the initial point of contact within the work area and utilise judgement and procedural knowledge to coordinate processes and organise the flow of information. The successful candidate will work under general supervision, performing tasks as directed and in accordance with defined responsibilities. They make choices between established methods of work and plan and prioritise their work to ensure deadlines are met. They will resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and help resolve more complex matters. To learn more about the FLiQC Centre, click here . Your key responsibilities: deliver general administrative services and operational support to the work area. explore administrative matters and prepare advice, recommendations, and solutions. analyse incoming enquiries and correspondence, prepare response and compose routine letters and memoranda. provide high level administrative support in relation to diary, travel, and accommodation management for the work area. gather, organise and summarise data from a range of sources to prepare reports, charts, graphs, and tables. coordinate processes, services, and the development of resources for the work area, including assisting with marketing campaigns, communication activities, and events or exhibition logistics . administer purchasing, payment and invoice management for the work area. develop and maintain productive working relationships across the University and the FLiQC Centre members. other work activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the Manager and commensurate with the role’s classification level. About you Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing tasks and priorities Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a range of stakeholders Detail oriented, with ability to produce accurate reports and maintain records Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships across diverse teams Analytical and solution-focused, able to interpret information and support decision-making Fle xible and adaptable, willing to take on varied tasks to support the work area 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 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 button at the top of the page . If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Jenny.Seo@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 Monday 23 February 2026 11:59 PM
