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Fixed term, full time, two-year position. Located in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in J03 Office, Engineering Precinct, Darlington. Opportunity to provide education and specifically curriculum support in a Faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future Base Salary $103,185- $111,237 p.a (HEO6) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications for Education Support Officer. The role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to projects, teaching and learning and Education portfolios in the School. The role ensures the effective delivery of education services across the Faculty and its Schools. While formally part of the Faculty's Education Services Portfolio, the role will be fully embedded in Electrical and Computer Engineering or be deployed at the Faculty level, where it will focus on delivering a wide range of curriculum, administrative, and operational support to academic staff and the School Manager. The position plays a key role in supporting the School’s curriculum delivery and education-related processes. The Education Support Officer may also contribute to Faculty-wide education initiatives and projects as needed. The role reports both to the School and the Faculty, reflecting its dual alignment. Success in this role will require flexibility, resilience, and the ability to navigate an element of ambiguity, as the Faculty continues to implement a renewed operating model for education support services. Your key responsibilities will be to: contribute to Student engagement activities and other related projects provide operational support in the school maintain a comprehensive understanding of the student life cycle including enrolment, special considerations, appeals, exams, results progressing and integrity case management for both undergraduate and postgraduate students contributes to processes for curriculum management and student advising, including unit of study proposals and changes, majors, degree and program core and electives coordinate non-academic accreditation requirements for one or more programs of study provide secretarial support to committees work across education services teams in peak- times and closely collaborate with schools and their education staff. 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 Support Officer who has: experience delivering support to education programs in a tertiary education environment experience working in a tertiary environment with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, with a sound understanding of curriculum and teaching activities flexible and agile with the ability to work in different teams 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 time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes extensive knowledge of university policies and administrative processes within a tertiary environment. superior computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office (in particular Excel) together with experience operating with large, corporate-level database and information systems. 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 Shubhi Dhaka, 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 Sunday 11 January 2026 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