Education Support Officer (Identified)

• Part-time opportunity up to 3 days per week until December 2024 with the Faculty of Medicine and Health 

• Join our collective and supportive team as an Education Support Officer

• Base Salary $95,860.00 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation 

 

This position was designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). 

  

This is an identified position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Confirmation of Aboriginality must be provided by applicants. 

 

About the opportunity 

 

The respect and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages and knowledge systems in curricula is a key element of the One Sydney, Many People Strategy and the University’s commitment to a stronger and more accountable partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Developed through an extensive co-design process, the Strategy underlines the importance of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and knowledge systems in university practice, particularly through the Indigenisation of curricula. The Faculty of Medicine and Health is committed to enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ engagement, participation, and leadership in teaching, learning and research through the development of a new foundational program on First Nations health. 

 

The Education Support Officer (Identified) provides project coordination and administrative support to the FMH Indigenous Curriculum Team who are designing a new foundational program on First Nations health. This role will support the faculty’s Indigenous Curriculum team working towards embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives, texts, and media across Medicine and Health curriculum. The Education Support Officer (Identified) will work closely with the project team, the Associate Deans (Indigenous) and (Education) and schools and disciplines across the faculty developing a new teaching and learning program.  

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:  

• contribute to the project management of curriculum projects focused on transforming curricula to integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives, texts, and media, 

• work alongside the Indigenous Curriculum Team, and provide administrative support to academic staff and education design team members that are designing and developing Indigenous pedagogical, curriculum and assessment approaches, 

• liaise with and build strong relationships with key staff and relevant stakeholders in the faculty and across the University.  

 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will: 

• possess excellent project management skills to coordinate and provide administrative support for the Indigenous Curriculum Team. 

• utilise effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with your ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement. 

• demonstrated experience engaging with First Nations peoples and a high degree of cultural competency. 

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

• demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, adept at collaborative document creation, data analysis, and communication for streamlined project management and administrative support. 

• relate knowledge of university policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment to the project 

• utilise experience delivering education programs that include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspectives and knowledge. Knowledge of First Nations pedagogies, ideally within the health space is desirable.  

 

 

This role entails active engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders, adherence to cultural protocols, and adept navigation of cross-cultural interactions. These aspects are integral to the role and duly acknowledged by the university, recognising the role's significant contributions to Indigenous and Education strategies. 

 

The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion 

 

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 reasons for 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. 

 

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.  

  

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 Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to [email protected]  

  

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