Education Support Officer

• Full Time Fixed Term opportunity until 1 October 2026 for a dedicated and supportive Education Support Officer

• Utilise your exceptional stakeholders' skills to liaise with and establish effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the work area's education support, curriculum and teaching priorities are effectively met

• Base Salary $103, % superannuation

About the opportunity

Join a School that's redefining excellence in health sciences. Ranked #2 in Australia and #4 globally for Sport, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (QS 2024), we offer bold, innovative programs across six allied health professions. Our research is rated 'well above world class (ERA Level 5), and we're proud to be ranked 38th in the world for Health (THE World University Rankings Whether you're starting your journey or advancing your career, this is where your impact begins.

As part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, you'll be joining a community committed to innovation, excellence, and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice. We challenge conventional thinking and lead new possibilities in delivering wellness and healthcare—locally and globally. Our commitment to curiosity, connection, and excellence is what sets us apart.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Education Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will provide a broad range of educational administration and operational support to academic, teaching, and professional staff. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of our programs, exercising initiative and sound judgment in managing day-to-day operations and resolving challenges.

This role may be required to travel between locations to support other work areas.

There is a requirement for this position to be on site. Limited hybrid working arrangements can be discussed with your manager if you are successful in this position.

Please note that these roles are not open to current University of Sydney students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage program evaluation processes and facilitate improvements for coursework programs, implementing changes recommended by academic staff

• provide comprehensive administrative support to academic and teaching staff, including policy interpretation and assistance with procedural matters

• develop and maintain databases and contact lists to enhance learning and teaching activities, and train new staff on systems and policies

• manage the compilation and publication of academic content for both print and online platforms

• support the coordination of teaching processes, including assessments, examinations, scholarships, results processing, and evaluation

• manage educational reporting, compliance, and publication production, ensuring accurate information on university systems and adherence to work area requirements.

About you

• demonstrated client focus with strong stakeholder engagement capability to enable the delivery of successful outcomes

• 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

• superior computer skills, including database maintenance, experience with Microsoft Office

• experience delivering education programs, preferably in a tertiary education environment

• highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including internal and external customers and suppliers, and University students.

Sponsorship/ Work Rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please ensure you have valid work rights for the duration of this contract

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 which 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. 

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