Education Support Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 22 December 2023. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Veterinary Science  

• Opportunity to provide a broad range of administrative and operational support to Academic and Teaching staff to meet the educational support needs of the School

• Base Salary $91k - $98k p.a. (HEO6) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Education Support Officer to provide administrative support to the School’s academic and teaching staff. Reporting to the Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be working with the team to provide the administrative support to the academic staff and students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide education administrative support to the School’s academic and teaching staff, along with the School’s partners in the delivery of teaching programs

• manage the educational reporting and compliance requirements for the School

• provide School-specific administration services and support to the School’s education committee

• work within a supportive team environment

• undertake ad-hoc projects, tasks, and other activities.

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked first in the Southern hemisphere and 16th in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2021). Regarding research, the faculty is the highest ranked veterinary school in Australia (ERA 5/5). The School of Veterinary Science educates students and conducts research in veterinary and related sciences.

To learn more about the School of Veterinary Science, click here

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 an Education Support Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification with some relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training

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

• 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

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

• extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to changes

• well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Mark Moussa, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [email protected]

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Applications Close

Monday 30 January 2023 11:59 PM