Senior Operations Officer - Health Workforce

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Funding contingent continuing employment, Part time (0.8FTE) located in Lismore Lead the operations behind healthcare training that makes a real difference to regional communities Base Salary $ 117,133 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation A bout the opportunity The University Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Operations Officer to oversee the delivery of a dynamic simulation and clinical training program supporting students, clinicians, and healthcare professionals across the Northern Rivers region. This is a newly redesigned role offering the opportunity to shape how the program operates , strengthen partnerships with key health stakeholders, and drive improvements that enhance training outcomes and health workforce capacity . In this role, you will: lead the operational delivery of simulation-based education and workforce training activities build strong relationships with healthcare partners, clinicians, and university stakeholders develop systems, processes, and governance frameworks that support sustainable growth coordinate resources, facilities, schedules, and service delivery activities supervise administrative staff and support a network of casual trainers contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects About You You are an experienced operations professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and bringing structure to complex environments. You will bring: experience managing operations, programs, or services within a complex organisation strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills demonstrated people leadership capability excellent organisational and communication skills the ability to balance competing priorities and influence outcomes experience within healthcare, education, training, or related sectors will be highly regarded Sponsorship / work rights for Aust ralia 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 a pply 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 employee s of the University or contingent workers , please login into your Workday a ccount and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard . C lick 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 Lena Germinarios , Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@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 12 July 2026 11:59 PM

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