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Utilise your curriculum expertise to develop and manage exciting initiatives at USYD 1 x HE07 Full time fixed term contract until 7th September 2026 Base Salary HE07 $112,628 + 17% Superannuation About the opportunity Do you want to play a key role in shaping curriculum and education initiatives at the University of Sydney? We are looking for an Associate Advisor (Curriculum) to support the University’s DVC Education portfolio in the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of curriculum management activities. Working closely with faculties, schools, Academic Board committees and senior University executives, this role will provide high-level project and policy support to ensure effective curriculum governance and the successful delivery of education initiatives. You’ll join a collegial, supportive and inclusive team where collaboration and shared purpose are valued. This is an opportunity to contribute to important work directly linked to enhancing curriculum quality and improving the student experience across the University. Your key responsibilities will be to: coordinate curriculum management processes, proposals and initiatives across the University support the development of evidence-based education projects and integration of curriculum requirements into core business conduct policy research, analysis and reporting to inform senior executive and committee decision-making prepare briefs, submissions, and reports for governance committees and advisory groups build effective working relationships with faculties, schools and operational units to enable delivery of curriculum and quality initiatives undertake ad-hoc projects aligned with curriculum management and education priorities About you tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent project management or research experience demonstrated experience managing complex processes within large or multifaceted organisations experience working in the higher education or tertiary sector is desirable proven project management experience, including delivering initiatives to deadlines and governance requirements strong skills in policy analysis, research and report writing excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups. 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. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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. 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 Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 09 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html