Full time, fixed term for 5 years Opportunity to work with leaders of the quantum workforce and be a part of Australia's growing quantum ecosystem Base Salary $140 K - $148 K + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Training Centre Manager to effectively lead and manage a new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (FLi QC) led by Professor Stephen Bartlett. FLi QC will identify tomorrow's leaders of the quantum workforce and provide them with capabilities over the full computing 'stack' of quantum devices, computer architectures and advanced algorithms, as well as agency over their high-tech careers by equipping them with broad skills and networks across the entire quantum ecosystem. In this dynamic role you will: Supervise staff in the Centre's operations team based at the University of Sydney and provide leadership to a virtual team spread across the Centre's other nodes at UNSW Sydney, UTS, Macquarie University, and the University of Western Australia. Liaise regularly with industry partners and assist with onboarding new nodes and partners to the Centre. Work closely with the Centre's advisory board to report on and assist with the delivery of the Centre's strategy. Liaise regularly with the leaders, chief and associate investigators, research fellows, postgraduate researchers and students across all nodes as well as a range of partners and stakeholders. Oversee the Centre's operational budget across all nodes, track key performance indicators, and prepare reports as required for management groups, external funding bodies, and governance committees. Play an active role in liaising with key stakeholders, managing the team's researchers, partners, and students, research planning, research commercialisation, ethics approvals, and helping to achieve the goals of the Centre while ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls, and a safe working environment for all staff. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Training Centre Manager who has: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. Administration experience in a tertiary organization with the ability to establish, monitor and review administrative procedures. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills including the ability to coordinate multiple work projects. Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, work cross-functionally and think both critically and strategically. Experience in strategic, operational and financial planning, implementation and monitoring of business performance. Financial management experience. Staff supervision, training, mentoring and performance management experience. 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-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. 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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 Cherie Goodwin or Rebecca Astar, Recruitment Operations by email to Applications Close: Monday 11 November 2024 11:59 PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr