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• Full-time, 12 months fixed term position • Key role in supporting student compliance and placement verification within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney • Base salary $94,455–$107,216 (HEO6) + 17% superannuation About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance and Verification Officer to join the Student Placements team within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. This is a pivotal role providing operational and administrative support to ensure over 7,000 students meet the compliance requirements necessary for clinical and professional placements. You will play a key role in maintaining educational reporting and verification systems, ensuring students are supported through every step of their compliance journey. Your ability to manage sensitive and complex student cases including those with police records or communicable diseases will be essential to your success in this role. This position is based at the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus, with a requirement to be on-site three days per week and the option for hybrid working arrangements for the remaining two days, subject to operational needs. Your key responsibilities will be to support academic and professional staff across the Faculty of Medicine and Health to ensure students meet verification and compliance requirements for placements manage the coordination of verification documentation and reporting processes across multiple programs respond to student enquiries regarding compliance status and negotiate tailored solutions for complex cases review and improve processes related to student verification and placement readiness maintain accurate and timely records on university systems and databases assist with education reporting and public information production contribute to special projects and undertake additional administrative duties as required. 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 Education Support Officers who have: two to four years’ experience in education administration, preferably within a high-volume, client-focused environment experience working with learning management systems and complex student records excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative in managing competing priorities demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team high-level organisation and time management skills, with attention to detail a commitment to service excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement sound understanding of compliance, regulatory, and reporting requirements in a tertiary education or healthcare environment well-versed in Microsoft Office 365, with an emphasis on Excel functionality and features. 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 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 include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 log in to 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 Anna Dobosz or Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 29 September 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html