Chief Operating Officer - Mathquest

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Competitive remuneration; 17% super; comprehensive...
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Senior leadership in complex organisations
Strategic and operational financial management
Governance, risk, and compliance expertise
** The University of Sydney is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for its ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST). The role requires extensive senior leadership experience and a strong background in strategic and operational financial management to support a collaborative research environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Centre's financial, operational, and people functions to deliver ambitious research objectives.
  • Candidates must possess extensive senior leadership experience in large, complex organisations with proven expertise in strategic financial management.
  • The position offers a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation and comprehensive employee benefits.

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** The University of Sydney is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for its ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST). The role requires extensive senior leadership experience and a strong background in strategic and operational financial management to support a collaborative research environment. **

Salary

Competitive remuneration; 17% superannuation; Comprehensive employee benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior leadership in complex organisations
  • Strategic and operational financial management
  • Governance, risk, and compliance expertise
  • Leading professional staff development
  • Stakeholder engagement with universities and partners

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering inclusive organisational culture
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity
  • Sound judgement in complex environments
  • Experience with ARC funding requirements

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Extensive senior leadership experience
  • Australian Citizenship required
  • Willingness to undergo security vetting

Work Rights

Must be an Australian Citizen

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