Education Support Officer (School of Biomedical Engineering)

• Full time, Fixed Term until 11th Apr 2025 with possibility of extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Biomedical Engineering

• Exciting opportunity for an Education Support Officer to join the Faculty of Engineering

• Base Salary $95,860 – $103,341 p.a. (HEO6) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Biomedical Engineering is currently seeking an Education Support Officer to provide a broad range of education, administrative and operational support to Academic and Teaching staff to meet the educational support needs of the School of Biomedical Engineering. As part of the role you will coordinate the compilation of academic content and material prepared by Academic and Teaching staff for research-based programs of study, printed publications and/or uploading to blackboard/online systems. You will provide education support services in line with academic requirements and the overall timetable for the work area.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• liaise with and establish effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the School’s education support, learning and teaching priorities and needs are effectively met

• gather and analyse statistical data in preparation of reports for the work area to aid in ongoing operational planning processes

• work collaboratively with education staff at the Faculty layer to ensure processes are streamlined and consistent across Schools

• utilise a number of systems (SharePoint, Canvas, Power BI, Sydney Student, etc.) on a daily basis to support and communicate with 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 an Education Support Officer who has:

• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement

• excellent time and workload management skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills

• experience delivering education programmes, preferably in a tertiary education environment

• experience working in a tertiary environment with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems together with sound understanding of timetabling/rostering of student activities

• extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment.

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.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email at [email protected]

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Applications Close

Monday 26 February 2024 11:59 PM