Help shape the student journey, enable outstanding course delivery and make a real difference to learning experiences.
· Salary Package: From $102,136 per annum (HEW Level 6.1), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
· Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term until 23 July 2027 (flexible work options available)
· Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Are you looking for a role where your organisational talents and knowledge of higher education can directly enhance the way students learn and thrive? As an Education Support Officer within Macquarie Business School, you will be a trusted point of contact for academic staff, helping to bring courses to life across their full lifecycle.
Working as part of a welcoming Educational Services team, you will provide integrated advice and coordination that keeps course delivery running smoothly, from annual planning and assessment preparation through to result ratification and student enquiries. Your work will help create a seamless and rewarding experience for both staff and students.
This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career within a leading university, contribute to meaningful educational outcomes, and be part of a community that values your input and celebrates shared achievement.
Reporting to the Course/Education Support Team Leader within Macquarie Business School, you will provide operational and administrative support that enhances the quality of course delivery and the student experience. Depending on the Business School’s needs, you may support a single course, a collection of courses, or a department.
Key responsibilities include:
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
Macquarie Business School is one of Australia's leading business schools, known for research-led teaching, strong industry connections, and a commitment to shaping capable, globally minded graduates. As part of this dynamic Faculty, our people work together to deliver an exceptional and forward-thinking educational experience.
Within the Business School, the Education Services Team helps bring this commitment to life. The team provides integrated, high-quality support across the course lifecycle, working closely with academic staff to enable smooth course delivery and a seamless student journey. This role sits at the heart of that work.
You are an organised and people-focused professional who enjoys enabling others to succeed. With sound knowledge of the higher education environment and a genuine service focus, you bring calm coordination to busy and varied workloads. You enjoy building effective working relationships across teams and helping to improve the way things are done.
Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check prior to commencement.
*** Applicants must hold valid Australian work rights for the duration of the appointment.
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: Friday 25 September 2026, 11:59 p.m. (AEST)
**We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
For enquiries about the role, please contact Prani Manandhar, Course / Education Support Team Leader at prani.manandhar@mq.edu.au.
Why Join Us?
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.
Our prime location is just a short walk from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Enjoy the benefits of working at a campus that offers:
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
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