University of Pernambuco

The Role and the Department The Arts and Humanities Faculty Global Opportunities Coordinator role is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a cross-departmental team providing support to the staff and students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Our Professional Services teams place a strong emphasis on professional development and team members are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward process improvements, specific projects and other initiatives appropriate to their grade. In particular this role, with close supervision from the Deputy Faculty Manager, and via collaboration with the International Office's Global Opportunities team, involves ensuring the best possible experience for students preparing for and engaged on travel abroad as a constituent part of one of the Faculty's degree programmes, or participating on a Durham degree programme as an exchange student. This newly-established role is an excellent development opportunity for an individual with the confidence, resilience and dynamism to support academic colleagues in reinforcing the Faculty's commitment to internationalisation in education, as well as skills required to support students to take full advantage of the opportunities and challenges of residence abroad. On a day-to-day basis, this will include: Providing support, advice and guidance for students preparing for or embarked on their year abroad, and for those exchange students participating in Durham degree programmes With appropriate support, establishing and coordinating a faculty-wide Year Abroad student engagement programme. Coordinating the annual nominations and applications processes for partner Universities and external organisations (e.g. the British Council). As a Department Travel approver, and following appropriate training, assessing and approving students' insurance and risk assessment documentation, escalating higher-risk cases as appropriate. Regularly reviewing the Faculty's student-facing information and communications platforms, including the establishment and maintenance of appropriate social media channels, to ensure that they remain up to date and compliant. In collaboration with academic colleagues, coordinating the monitoring and recording of placement activity to ensure that students can travel abroad safely and in accordance with relevant policy and legislation. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with key University stakeholders responsible for year abroad provision, as well as external stakeholders in partner institutions. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is committed to professional development, and colleagues are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward independent projects within the scope of their role.

Located in Camperdown Full-time, five-year fixed-term appointment Attractive remuneration package About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking an outstanding senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Brain and Mind Centre (BMC). This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership to one of the University's flagship multidisciplinary initiatives, supporting world-leading research, education and engagement that addresses some of society's most complex brain and mental health challenges. The Brain and Mind Centre is one of seven University-wide Multidisciplinary Initiatives (MDIs), bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators and professional staff from across disciplines to deliver impact at scale. Working closely with the Academic Co-Directors and academic leadership team, the COO will play a critical role in translating strategy into action, ensuring the Centre's vision, objectives and priorities are embedded into robust business planning, governance and operational delivery. Reporting to the Academic Co-Directors, the COO provides overall leadership of the Centre's operations, workforce, finances and infrastructure, while ensuring alignment with the University's broader strategic agenda. The role is central to enabling multidisciplinary collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the Centre operates within a sustainable and well-governed business model. About you (skills, capabilities and experience) You are a highly capable senior professional leader with a strong track record in operational management within complex, research-intensive or similarly sophisticated organisations. You bring sound business acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate ambiguity, translating high-level strategy into practical, effective operational outcomes. Knowledge of the health system in NSW and/or clinical trials would be an advantage. As a trusted partner to academic leaders, you will provide clear, confident advice and leadership across financial management, workforce planning, governance, risk and compliance, and change management. You are an inclusive and values-driven leader who builds high-performing teams, supports talent development, and fosters collaboration across disciplines and stakeholder groups. You will also bring: - Proven senior-level management experience, with responsibility for complex operations, budgets and resources - Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, modelling, budgeting and financial governance - Experience leading and managing people, including performance management, workforce planning and succession planning - Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across large organisations and with external partners - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgement and discretion required at senior levels - A postgraduate qualification in management, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience Key responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Brain and Mind Centre, ensuring effective delivery of administrative, technical and professional services Translate the Centre's strategic objectives into integrated business and operational plans aligned with University priorities Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting and compliance, ensuring sustainable use of resources Lead governance, risk management and workplace health and safety across the Centre Partner with academic leadership to enable multidisciplinary research and engagement, including through effective systems, processes and infrastructure Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support collaboration and impact Lead, develop and support a high-performing professional staff team Knowledge of the health system in NSW and/or clinical trials would be an advantage. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 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. Term and remuneration The term of appointment is a full-time, five-year fixed-term appointment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. 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. 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 apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the position description for further details. Click to view the Position Description for this role. 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 Lucy Porter (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 61 429 771 115 or by email lucy.porter@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Saturday 17 January 2026 11:59 PM

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The UK Illicit Project is an NIHR funded 14-month pilot RCT of The Illicit Project-UK a school-based universal drug prevention and harm reduction intervention for older adolescents. The research follows on from an earlier feasibility study funded under the government's Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances.  It is a collaboration between Liverpool John Moores University, Stirling University, the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney, the University of Liverpool, and Queens University, Belfast. Work includes working with the PI and Co-Is to lead a pilot RCT for delivery in the UK in collaboration with young people and educational professionals; recruiting schools and liaising with school staff; designing methodology, undertaking and analysing surveys and qualitative work with intervention recipients; contributing to project management and reporting; and working on preparations for follow-up funding.   In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).