Curriculum and Quality Officer

• Full time, fixed term for 6 months
• An exciting opportunity to provide education, administrative and operational support within the Curriculum and Quality team.
• HEO 6 Base Salary $103,185 - $111, % superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we're committed to solving pressing global challenges. The Curriculum and Quality team within FASS is recruiting a Curriculum and Quality Officer who is responsible for providing support for a broad range of education, administrative and operational activities to Academic and Teaching staff to meet the curriculum support needs of the Faculty.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate the compilation of academic content and materials prepared by Academic and Teaching staff for coursework- based programs of study, printed publications and/or uploading to online platforms
• provide and adapt operational and administrative curriculum support services in line with administrative and academic requirements as well as the overall timetable for the work area
• comply with relevant legislative and regulatory controls
• provide secretariat support to relevant curriculum governance committees
• supports the production of Faculty Handbooks, Sydney Courses, and website maintenance
• provides senior administrative support for quality assurance processes, reviews, and accreditation requirements
• collates data and provides analysis of enrolment, load and performance data for course reviews and ad-hoc reporting.

About you

• demonstrated ability to collate and analyse data, make sound inferences, interpret and apply complex resolutions and policy, and communicate results in written reports
• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written), strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build successful relationships with stakeholders
• excellent knowledge of University policies, procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, use initiative, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes in a high-volume environment
• demonstrated experience maintaining digital content with a basic understanding of web design principles, working with a Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Adobe Experience Manager or Interwoven.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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 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 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.  

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The University of Sydney

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