Officer, Curriculum Management and Student Operations

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS, based in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an Administrative Support Officer for the Learning and Curriculum Unit to assist with student lifecycle activities and learning operations. The role offers opportunities across faculties, with a preference for continuing full-time appointment; part-time 3 days per week is also possible as indicated in the cover letter.

The Base Salary Range is AU$87,295.00–AU$99,865.00, plus 17% superannuation, and staff benefits include flexible work practices,

Qualifications

• Understanding of curriculum governance, student lifecycle operations, and academic administration in a university context.
• Familiarity with university policies, TEQSA and HESF standards.
• Awareness of systems used in curriculum, learning management and student administration.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance in higher education.
• Ability to solve problems and interpret curriculum structures and data.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support progression, study plan management and student administration processes.
• Provide administrative support for timetabling and teaching systems.
• Review and distribute admissions applications for academic assessment.
• Support orientation, academic integrity, examinations and student transition activities.
• Maintain records, procedure documentation and published student administration information.
• Contribute to process improvements, quality assurance and compliance activities.

Skills

Curriculum governance

Student lifecycle operations

Academic administration

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Data interpretation

Continuous improvement

Job description

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The Learning and Curriculum Unit enhances teaching, curriculum and assessment in alignment with quality standards and strategic direction. Curriculum Management and Student Operations teams work within faculties to deliver consistent, responsive and policy compliant services.

Job Purpose

Provide administrative support for learning and teaching operations and student lifecycle activities. Contribute to high quality, policy compliant education services and faculty strategic goals. There are various opportunities available across various faculties. One of which is part-time 3 days per week. Please indicate in your cover letter your preference for either a continuing position or part-time 3 days per week position.

Role Responsibilities

• Support progression, study plan management and student administration processes.
• Provide administrative support for timetabling and teaching systems.
• Review and distribute admissions applications for academic assessment.
• Support orientation, academic integrity, examinations and student transition activities.
• Maintain records, procedure documentation and published student administration information.
• Contribute to process improvements, quality assurance and compliance activities.

Selection Criteria

• Understanding of curriculum governance, student lifecycle operations, and academic administration in a university context.
• Familiarity with university policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, including TEQSA and HESF standards
• Awareness of systems and technologies used in curriculum and learning management and student administration and management
• Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance principles in higher education
• Ability to solve problems, with the capacity to interpret curriculum structures and student lifecycle data
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and responsiveness

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $ 87,295.00 - $ 99,865.00 plus 17% Superannuation

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.