This is a Education Support Officer (Targeted) role with University of Sydney based in Camperdown, NSW, AU University of Sydney Role Seniority - mid level More about the Education Support Officer (Targeted) role at University of Sydney Full time, continuing opportunity located in Camperdown Campus Be part of a collaborative team supporting the delivery of world-class health sciences education Base Salary $103,185 17% superannuation Indigenous Targeted Role This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. About the opportunity The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney is seeking a dedicated Education Support Officer to join the School of Health Sciences. The Faculty is currently undergoing significant investment and growth as part of the University’s strategic priorities. In this context, the role provides broad education administration and operational support to academic, teaching, and professional staff, ensuring the effective delivery of teaching and learning activities across the School. The role requires initiative and sound judgement to plan work activities, resolve day-to-day operational issues, and deliver key responsibilities in a timely and effective manner. There is a requirement for this position to be on site four days per week. 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: provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to academic, teaching and professional staff to ensure effective delivery of education programs, curriculum, and teaching priorities coordinate core teaching processes including assessments, examinations, timetabling, scholarships, and results processing support the management of education systems and data, including maintaining accurate records, databases, and contact lists manage the preparation, coordination, and publication of academic content across print and online platforms work within a shared task model, delivering allocated responsibilities while providing support across the team assist with the implementation of education processes and improvements in consultation with academic staff liaise with academic and professional staff to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent education delivery across the School About you demonstrated experience in education administration within a tertiary education environment strong client focus with proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with academic staff experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other digital tools to support teaching and learning excellent communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to interpret and communicate policies and processes clearly strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement, and manage competing priorities during peak periods high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and database systems highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and support shared workloads 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 and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@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 Wednesday 13 May 2026 11:59 PM Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the University of Sydney team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support ️ Coordinating teaching processes Managing education systems Key Strengths Education administration experience Stakeholder engagement skills Learning management systems (LMS) experience ️ Communication skills Problem-solving skills ️ Computer literacy A Final Note: This is a role with University of Sydney not with Hatch.
