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Full time, 2 years fixed term position. Located at the Services Building (G12) on the Darlington Campus Deliver collaborative and responsive infrastructure planning aligned with the University’s strategic priorities Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced and motivated Infrastructure Partner to join the University Infrastructure (UI) team and represent client interests through every stage of an infrastructure project—from inception to completion—offering expert guidance, managing expectations, and driving effective engagement to ensure successful outcomes. The Infrastructure Partner aligns infrastructure strategy and delivery with the needs of university clients—including faculties, research centres, and administrative units. Acting as a strategic advisor and liaison, the IP ensures infrastructure planning is collaborative, responsive, and aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. The Infrastructure Partner translates the work area’s strategy into operational activities, making autonomous decisions to meet performance objectives and deliver high-quality services to stakeholders. They provide leadership through sound advice and recommendations, and by resolving complex issues within their area of responsibility. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, with an expectation of at least three days per week on site to support strong collaboration and engagement. Your key responsibilities will be to: lead strategic conversations with University clients to identify infrastructure needs, priorities and aspirations shape infrastructuring planning, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and alignment with the University’s strategic priorities facilitate co-design and collaborative planning sessions, embedding client perspectives in feasibility studies, business cases, and project delivery collaborate with service partners (e.g. Central Operations Services and ICT) to streamline processes and enhance responsiveness. synthesise complex information to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic alignment prepare briefing papers, reports, and presentations for governance committees and senior leadership monitor engagement outcomes, implement feedback-driven improvements, and contribute to performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives foster strong relationships across faculties, research centres, and administrative units, supporting integrated infrastructure solutions. About you demonstrated experience in client partnering and advisory, stakeholder engagement, or strategic planning within a complex organisation postgraduate qualifications in project management or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to apply foresight and analysis to guide impactful decisions demonstrated project management skills, able to understand principles and methodologies relevant to infrastructure delivery technical knowledge: familiarity with infrastructure planning and delivery processes proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable infrastructure priorities. 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. 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 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 Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 12 January 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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