• Full time / Fixed term, up to 12 months
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the events of a leading academic institution
• Base Salary HEO 7 $104,633 - $113,992 17% superannuation

As part of your application please include a sample of writing you have completed within the attachments to be considered for this position.

About the opportunity

The Sydney Executive Plus team is seeking an experienced learning content Research Officer to join their team. Working within this position you will undertake multiple bodies of creative work, researching complex concepts such as AI, impacts of hybrid working environments and net zero transition.


As a Research Officer you will work in an autonomous manner within the Sydney Executive Plus team, collaborating with academic staff to research and develop learning content targeted for an executive audience. Projects for Sydney Executive Plus at the University of Sydney will heavily rely on your creative input and the ability to quickly break down and comprehend complex materials presented as new education topics to you.


Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Research, write and edit scripts and documents that communicate learning content in an engaging and confident voice
• Independently supports ongoing research capability in support of sprint development, business development, and stakeholder relationship management
• carries out literary searches, collects academic papers, summarises literature, in collaboration with colleagues in the work area
• decomposes complex ideas and literature from a variety of fields for use in a variety of content types
• support the development of models and frameworks that help express complex ideas for a variety of audiences.

About you

• Hold at minimum an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas; Journalism, arts, communications, business, English literature or writing
• demonstrated experience writing research reports suited to a public or executive audience
• demonstrated experience script writing or editing experience, or experience writing marketing copy
• capacity to understand academic material, break down large amounts of information and work with metaphors
• ability to form new creative and imaginative ideas when working on projects
• able to work independently and self-manage projects to deadline and thrives working in a fast pace team.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.


Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.


Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.


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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Portia Fitzpatrick, Recruitment Consultant by email to portia.fitzpatrick@sydney.edu.au


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