Job Description

• Full time fixed term until 31/12/2026
• Opportunity to assist with the organisation and coordination of Teaching and Curriculum activities across School of Languages and Culture
• HEO 5 Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer - Teaching and Curriculum to provide high-level administrative and operational support within the School of Languages and Culture. Under the general direction of the Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator and the School Manager, this role supports teaching and curriculum activities including timetabling, examinations, results processing, and unit administration; maintains accurate records, databases, and web content; responds to a wide range of enquiries; and assists with reporting, committee support, and continuous process improvement to ensure the effective delivery of academic and student services.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• deliver daily administration activities and services ensuring that high quality and efficient administrative support is provided in a pro-active manner to staff, students, clients and visitors
• provide support and advice to academic staff, under the direction of the Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator (TCC) and School Manager (SM), in relation to University and Faculty policy, provisions and guidelines, and student-related issues, including development and implementation of processes and procedures relating to delivery of teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and students
• maintain and update databases and contact lists to support learning and teaching operations
• assist in continuous process improvement and maintain active networks with peers and others to facilitate identification and adoption of best practice processes and systems.

About you

• Experience in curriculum and/or student support within a tertiary education environment
• Working knowledge of software programs such as Sydney Student, Sydney Curriculum, SITS, Allocate, Concur, UniBuy, Records Management systems, and Content Management Systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgment, and prioritise workloads during busy periods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and delivering high quality customer service
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and web-based software
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships
• sound understanding of policies and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately.

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 Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to rae.hao@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Thursday 04 June 2026 11:59 PM