Education / Indigenous Support Officer

• Full time fixed term opportunity until July 2025

• Opportunity to provide a broad range of education administrative and operational support to academic and teaching staff to meet the educational (teaching and curriculum) support needs of the faculty

• Base Salary starting from $95,860 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are in an exciting period in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, and as we work to deliver on the university's ambitious strategic plan, we are looking for an Education/indigenous Support Officer to join the education unit within the School of Public Health.

The successful applicant will be working within the Sydney School of Public Health to deliver support for the Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Health Promotion, a bespoke health promotion program that has delivered over 200 graduates and boasts a full complement of Indigenous academic staff. The successful applicant is expected to exercise a degree of initiative and judgment in planning work activities and resolving problems associated with day-to-day operating procedures directly linked to their key accountabilities

This role will be embedded in the School of Public Health, located in the Edward Ford Building on the Camperdown campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate the compilation of academic content and materials prepared by academic and teaching staff for programs of study in indigenous health for printed publications and/or uploading to Canvas/online systems

• provide cultural and pastoral support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to navigate university systems and processes

• provide education support services in line with academic requirements and the overall timetable for the work area

• ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students

• provide specialised student support and pastoral care and provide logistical support for student travel, allowances and accommodation and facilitate collaborative arrangements with the various Indigenous support Units across the University

• provide a broad range of education (learning and curriculum) support for the work area and its academic and teaching staff.

About you

• Strong problem-solving and exceptional organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment, along with the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods

• be extremely fluid-like, adaptable, and agile to support different work areas of the faculty

• highly developed, nuanced 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

• skilled in using various software systems – e.g.- Microsoft suite, TRIM, Zoom, Sydney curriculum, Canvas ( Desirable)

• relevant work experience in a business administrative role- preferably in a tertiary education environment (Desirable)

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

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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.

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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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected].

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