Research Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31/12/2028
• Contribute to high-impact research that drives workplace equality, in collaboration with academic, government and industry partners at The University of Sydney Business School
• HEO 6 Base Salary $107,312  - $115,686 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work is a leading research centre based at the University of Sydney Business School. The Centre focuses on improving equality and inclusion in workplaces across Australia and globally. It brings together researchers, industry partners and policymakers to create practical, evidence-based solutions that help organisations build fairer and more inclusive workplaces.

The Centre is seeking a Research Officer to join the team. This is a great opportunity to support meaningful, real-world research that drives positive change. The role offers the chance to work with collaborators across universities, industry and government on projects that make a tangible impact.

Why you will love this role

Be part of research that makes a real difference. This role offers the opportunity to work on and enable applied projects that improve gender equality and inclusion in workplaces, while building experience across the full research lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with leading researchers and external partners, and contribute to work that influences policy, practice and real world outcomes.

Key responsibilities

You will support research projects from start to finish, working closely with Chief Investigators and Research Leads to deliver funded projects focused on gender equality in workplaces and the broader economy.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support CIs, research leads and researchers in planning and delivering research projects: providing responsive and proactive research support by responding to requests for assistance and contributing to the successful delivery of research
• coordinate research activities, milestones and project administration, maintaining accurate project information and records using the Centre's project management systems including Asana
• identify and escalate project risks early — including potential delays, workload pressures and resourcing gaps — and work with Centre leaders to develop solutions
• engage with research partners, funders, collaborators and advisory groups to support project delivery, organise meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and maintain the Centre's stakeholder register and contact database
• ensure all work meets ethics, safety, governance and compliance requirements, assist with project budgets and costings using the Centre's costing tool, and contribute to project reporting and research translation activities.

About you

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and experience working in a research environment.
• Experience supporting research projects, including working with grants, contracts or research systems.
• Experience contributing to research outputs such as reports, slidepacks or publications.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across academia, industry and other organisations.
• Strong and pro-active problem-solving capability and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

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 Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Wednesday 22 July 2026 11:59 PM