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4 x fixed term, full time, two-year positions located on the Darlington Campus (J12), within the Faculty of Engineering (4 Days on-site) Opportunity to provide education support in a Faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 (HEO5) p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? The Faculty of Engineering is looking for four Education Administrative Officers to play a vital role in supporting the students’ academic journey and ensuring smooth delivery of key administrative processes. Specifically, these roles will provide essential support in the end-to-end management of casual academic appointments within the Faculty. The roles’ primary responsibilities include coordinating Expression of Interest (EOI) campaigns, assisting with recruitment and selection processes, and ensuring accurate casual academic workload allocation and record-keeping through the Online Teaching Allocation system (OTA). These positions work closely with Unit Coordinators, School Managers, and the broader casual administrative team to deliver a streamlined, compliant, and efficient process that supports teaching quality and a positive experience for casual academics, Unit of Study coordinators and with that our students. The Education Administration Officers will exercise sound judgement, apply procedural knowledge, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of administrative practices within the team. Outside of peak times, these roles will perform general administrative duties for the designated work area, ensuring tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner. They act as the initial point of contact within the work area and utilise judgement and procedural knowledge to coordinate processes and organise the flow of information. These roles will be embedded in schools for 2-3 days, and day to day reports to the school manager but also has a dotted line to Faculty level for training and consistency purposes (1 day per week). They are part of the larger casual academic services administrative team. Your key responsibilities will be to: deliver general administrative and operational support deliver data entry into the Online Teaching Allocation system (OTA) explore issues and provide advice, recommendations, and solutions ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining confidentiality at all times collaborate with staff and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards. contribute to the community of practice. 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 a highly motivated Education Administrative Officer who has: a tertiary qualification with some relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training two to four years of administrative experience, preferably in the higher education sector experience supporting education program delivery and managing student-related processes proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management skills. Please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter and attach to your online application. 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Cassie Denley Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@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 02 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. 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