Education Support Officer (School of Chemistry)

• Full time, fixed term until 22nd October 2025. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Science

• Opportunity to provide a broad range of education administrative and operational support to the Academic and Teaching staff at the School of Chemistry

• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 p.a (HEO6) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Chemistry is currently seeking an experienced Education Support Officer to provide a broad range of education administrative and operational support to Academic and Teaching staff to meet the educational support needs of the School by covering during maternity leave.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate the compilation of academic content and materials prepared by Academic and Teaching staff for programs of study, for printed publications and/or uploading to Canvas/online systems

• provide accurate and detailed support for examination-related and results processing tasks

• ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls

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

• ensure a safe working environment for all staff and students.

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 Education Support Officer who has:

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

• experience working in a tertiary environment with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas with sound understanding of timetabling/rostering of student activities

• 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

• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff and external stakeholders

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• the confidence to initiate and develop professional relationships with faculty academic and administrative staff and other internal stakeholders and contributes positively to the team environment.

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.

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 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 Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [email protected]

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Applications Close

Thursday 11 April 2024 11:59 PM