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Full time, Continuing opportunity Seeking a Teaching and Curriculum Officer to join the School of Art, Communication and English Base Salary (HEO5) $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we're committed to solving pressing global challenges. The School of Art, Communication and English (SACE) is nationally and internationally recognised for its research strengths. The School combines six scholarly and creative disciplines - Art History, English and Writing, Film, Media and Communication, Theatre and Performance, and the Sydney College of Art - to form one of Australia's most vibrant schools of the arts and humanities. We are seeking a Teaching and Curriculum Officer to join the team to provide a broad range of administrative support in the development and delivery of teaching and curriculum activities across the school. Your key responsibilities will be to: deliver administrative support for teaching activities including result processing, prize and scholarship award, room bookings and enquiries management using University, Faculty and School system platforms assist with coordination of the school’s curriculum information on the University’s online systems as well as the School’s web pages, intranet and publications support the School and Disciplinary coordinators, and related School committees, preparing agendas, taking minutes, keeping accurate records and following-up any actions liaise with relevant Faculty and central PSU to establish effective working relationships in relation to case or issue management. About you previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector and working knowledge of student academic activities excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (in particular Excel) and experience operating with large, corporate-level database and information systems ability to problem solve, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, achieve required outcomes and attention to detail effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 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 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 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. 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 Laura Brogan, Recruitment Consultant by email to Laura.Brogan@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 Sunday 05 October 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. 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