Coordinator Postgraduate Education – Save Sight Institute

• Full-time 12-month fixed term role (secondment considered for Internal staff)

• Exciting opportunity to backfill an Internal Secondment as a Coordinator of Postgraduate Education

• Base Salary $95,860 – $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About Save Sight Institute

The Save Sight Institute was established in 1985 and has grown to be one of the top three ophthalmic research institutes in Australia.  It is internationally recognised as a centre of innovative research into ophthalmology and as a centre of excellence for clinical research, learning and teaching. Ophthalmology is a highly specialised area of clinical medicine and science and the Save Sight Institute has gathered together a critical mass of clinicians, researchers, equipment and technology which is unique within the University of Sydney.  

The SSI Clinic provides a public face for the ophthalmic skills of the academic department.  It has well equipped laboratories onsite with a few groups conducting wet-lab research across the range of ophthalmic areas. Extensive clinical (dry-lab) research is also undertaken, with both pharmaceutical company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies being conducted.

Through the Specialty of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Heath, the Save Sight Institute has a range of education programmes to suit all stages of a student’s career from medical school right through to sub-specialty training. The Specialty has several established postgraduate coursework programmes that offer students either a graduate diploma or master’s in Ophthalmic Science, Cataract & Refractive Surgery or International Ophthalmology. These courses are delivered in collaboration with international institutions and all coursework is offered online via a provider external to the University, in conjunction with practical courses conducted onsite.  The Specialty also coordinates undergraduate training in ophthalmology in the teaching hospitals of The University of Sydney, takes graduate candidates for degrees by thesis and by research and offers short courses. It has a strong clinical base at Sydney Eye Hospital and Westmead Hospital with access to related diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

About the opportunity

Save Sight Institute (SSI) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Postgraduate Education Coordinator. In this role, you will be based at Sydney Eye Hospital, responsible for coordinating the delivery of Learning and Teaching activities, contributing to planning and development and providing administration support to the Specialty.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Contribute positively to the planning, development, and evaluation of the learning and teaching activities within the Specialty

• provide operational and academic support to the relevant academic staff

• assist with the preparation and delivery of assessments, ensuring compliance with the University’s privacy and confidentiality policies

• coordinate all online and face-to-face courses delivered by the Specialty

• communicate with staff and students in a personable manner and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support key initiatives and activities

About you

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop networks and constructive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The position will require the preferred candidate to use their strong time-management and organisational skills to coordinate the delivery of the Specialties learning and teaching activities. We are looking for a Postgraduate Education Coordinator who will possess these qualifications and experience:

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or relevant combination of training and experience

• sound knowledge of University policies and procedures and ability to research, interpret and provide advice on established policies and procedures

• working knowledge and experience using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas

• competency with relevant University systems, including UniBuy, Concur, Sydney Student (desirable)

• demonstrated ability to coordinate the delivery of online and face-to-face education programs and associated activities in a tertiary institution or similar professional education provider

• high level written skills with a demonstrated ability to write reports and prepare correspondence and briefing material to support management decision making.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the 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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. This position will require a Category B clearance. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements .

EEO statement

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How to apply

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Sunday 11 February 2024 11:59 PM