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Full time continuing opportunity Make a real impact by shaping learning that drives capability, compliance and positive change across the University. Base Salary $126,065- $142,171 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The new Workplace Operations team works closely with professional and academic colleagues to ensure the University meets its operational compliance obligations in relation to casual academics. The team drives continuous improvement, embeds consistent best‑practice processes and frameworks, and oversees operational compliance across all faculties and business areas—ensuring cohesive, rigorous standards and that casual academic staff are paid accurately in line with University policies and procedures and legislative requirements. The Education & Training Advisor plays a key role in designing and delivering engaging, high-quality learning solutions that build capability and support compliance across a large and diverse university environment. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll translate policy, regulatory and operational requirements into accessible, learner focused training using contemporary digital and face-to-face approaches. This role suits an experienced instructional designer or training professional who enjoys partnering with clients, managing end-to-end learning projects, and using adult learning principles to create meaningful learning experiences that drive positive behavioural change and organisational outcomes. Your key responsibilities will be to: design and deliver engaging training and compliance learning for university staff partner with stakeholders to identify needs and develop practical, learner focused solutions manage end-to-end learning projects from concept through to delivery facilitate training sessions across in person, online and self-service channels evaluate training impact and use insights to continuously improve learning outcomes apply contemporary instructional design and digital tools to enhance the learner experience. About you experience designing and delivering engaging training or eLearning able to translate complex or compliance content into clear learning strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills organised and confident managing multiple learning projects skilled in digital learning tools and adult learning principles proactive, detail focused and committed to quality improvement. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 Toby Berryman, Recruitment Operations by email to toby.berryman@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 01 February 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