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 financial management and budgeting
Governance and risk compliance expertise
** The University of Sydney is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST). This senior leadership role involves overseeing financial, operational, and people functions while fostering an inclusive organizational culture. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Centre's financial, operational, and people functions to deliver ambitious research objectives across multiple universities.
  • 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 at the Camperdown Campus.

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** The University of Sydney is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST). This senior leadership role involves overseeing financial, operational, and people functions while fostering an inclusive organizational culture. **

Salary

Competitive remuneration; 17% superannuation; Comprehensive employee benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior leadership in complex organisations
  • Strategic financial management and budgeting
  • Governance and risk compliance expertise
  • Professional staff team development
  • Multi-institutional stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in inclusive organisational culture
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Background in quantum security or mathematics
  • Adaptability in collaborative research environments

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Extensive senior leadership experience
  • Australian Citizenship required
  • Security vetting clearance capability

Work Rights

Must be an Australian Citizen

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