Full time, fixed term or secondment opportunity until 30th December 2025 – located on the Darlington Campus, within the Faculty of Engineering (4 days on-site)
Opportunity to provide education support in a faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future
Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 p.a. (HEO5) p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join the Faculty of Engineering and make an impact on the student journey.
The Faculty of Engineering is looking for an Education Administrative Officer to play a vital role in supporting our students’ academic journey and ensuring smooth delivery of key educational processes. As part of our collaborative Education Support Team, you’ll be at the heart of operations and governance — assisting with managing processes such as student progression, learning and teaching committee, academic integrity, exams, results, special consideration, and appeals.
This role supports the smooth and efficient delivery of these services by coordinating administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective communication and workflow across the team, The Education Administration Officer exercises sound judgement, applies procedural knowledge, and contributes to the ongoing improvement of administrative practices within the team.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
deliver general administrative and operational support
explore administrative issues and provide advice, recommendations, and solutions
ensure compliance with policies and always maintain confidentiality
actively engage across all elements in education support throughout the semester but also across the rest of portfolio support teaching processes such as student progression, integrity, special consideration, exams, results, and appeals
collaborate with staff and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards
undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities related to the Education Support Portfolio
contribute to the Education Support communities of practice.
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 a highly motivated Education Administrative Officer who has:
a tertiary qualification with some relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
demonstrated administrative experience, preferably in the higher education sector
experience supporting education program delivery and managing student-related processes
proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite
excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter and attach to your online application.
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 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.
If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Shubhi Dhaka, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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Applications Close
Monday 18 August 2025 11:59 PM