Education Administration Officer

12 Months fixed term opportunity for an organised Education Administration Officer (Agile) based at Susan Wakil health Building

Opportunity to provide a broad range of education administrative and operational support to academic and teaching staff to support processes for teaching activities

Base Salary of $89, % superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking an Agile Education Administration Officer to join our vibrant faculty team, supporting academic and teaching staff across multiple schools and precincts. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of educational programs and compliance with university standards. Appointed at the faculty level, the role operates across different teams as needed. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will be interpreting, advising, and implementing relevant University policy and practices and assists Academic, Teaching and Professional staff with general policy interpretation and other procedural issues related to education support services.

Please note that these roles are not open to current University of Sydney students. You will be expected to maintain an onsite presence for this position, with WFH arrangements to be discussed with your manager if you are successful.

Your key responsibilities will be to :

supporting the implementation of program evaluation and improvements for research-based or coursework programs of study by managing the program / subject evaluation process and adopting the changes designed by Academic staff responsible for the program or study or subject

liaising with and establishes effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the work area's education support, learning, curriculum and teaching priorities and needs are effectively met

maintaining relevant databases and contact lists to support learning and teaching activities, e.g., tutor / clinician / patient databases, contact information for actor patients, etc.

supporting the compilation of academic content and materials prepared by Academic and Teaching staff for printed publication and uploading to blackboard / online systems.

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 Education Administration Officers who have :

effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, along with the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods

excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes

superior computer skills, including database maintenance, experience with Microsoft Officer (Excel) together with experience operating with large, corporate-level database and information systems

experience working in a tertiary or complex organisation will be highly regarded.

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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to

The University of Sydney

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Applications Close

Wednesday 03 September : 59 PM