Education Support Officer (Targeted)

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking an Education Support Officer within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role provides education administrative and operational support to academic and teaching staff, coordinating education resources, supporting Canvas and online learning systems, and compiling curriculum materials for printed and online platforms.

The position supports compliance with Faculty requirements and aims to enhance the student and staff experience.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in administrative support within a tertiary organisation and knowledge of higher education structures.
• Ability to support education programs and collaborate with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and education administrative support to academic and teaching staff.
• Coordinate and maintain education resources, databases and contact lists for learning activities.
• Assist with preparation and publication of curriculum materials for printed and online platforms (Canvas).
• Support development and maintenance of course and subject documentation with copyright compliance.
• Coordinate education processes including assessments, examinations, awards and student evaluations.
• Gather and analyze routine data to support reporting and planning.
• Contribute to education projects and service improvements with education teams.

Skills

Customer service focus

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Canvas familiarity

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Tools

Canvas

Database maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Part time (0.6FTE), continuing position

Base Salary starting at $107,312 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

Exciting opportunity to be an Education Support Officer within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking an Education Support Officer to provide education administrative and operational support to academic and teaching staff across the Faculty. The role supports the delivery of high-quality teaching and curriculum activities by coordinating education resources, supporting academic processes and ensuring effective administration of learning and teaching activities. Working collaboratively with academic staff, teaching teams and professional colleagues, the Education Support Officer will contribute to the coordination of education activities, including the preparation of academic content, support for Canvas and online learning systems, curriculum documentation, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also contributes to maintaining compliance with Faculty requirements and supporting a positive student and staff experience. This position may be required to work one day per week at the Westmead Precinct.

Key responsibilities will be to: provide operational and education administrative support to academic and teaching staff, including assistance with policy interpretation, procedures and education support services coordinate and maintain education resources, databases and contact lists to support learning and teaching activities support academic and teaching staff with the preparation, compilation and publication of curriculum materials for printed and online platforms including Canvas assist with the development and maintenance of course and subject documentation while ensuring copyright compliance coordinate education processes including assessments, examinations, special consideration, prizes, scholarships, results processing and student evaluations gather and analyse routine data to support reporting, operational planning and continuous improvement activities ensure accuracy of information across University and Faculty systems supporting curriculum management and teaching activities contribute to the implementation of Faculty and University education projects and initiatives collaborate with education support colleagues through communities of practice and contribute to service improvements provide support and training to Academic and Sessional Teaching staff on University systems and relevant learning and teaching processes undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience administrative experience within a tertiary organisation, with knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector experience supporting the delivery of education programs, preferably within a tertiary education environment ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and complex environment while maintaining a strong customer service focus effective verbal and written communication skills with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise initiative and judgement excellent time and workload management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, students and external partners strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Canvas and database maintenance understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety policies and legislation applicable to the workplace.

Work rights & sponsorship

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 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 successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 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.

Application deadline

Applications Close Monday 28 September 2026 11:59 PM