Education Administration Officer (Targeted)

GDG on Campus | University of Sydney•Camden, NJ

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking an Education Administration Officer to provide a range of administrative and operational support to Academic and Teaching staff to meet the educational (teaching and curriculum) support needs of the Faculty. They will provide education support services in line with academic requirements and the overall timetable for the work area for all cohorts within the Sydney Dental School and its stakeholders. This is a fixed-term contract role until 14 June 2027, located at Sydney Dental School & Westmead Hospital. The role supports the Sydney Dental School within the Education Support Team for all administrative aspects, including students, academics, and school programs.

Requirements

Effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written)
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement
Ability to prioritize workload during busy periods
Excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes
Computer skills, including database maintenance
Experience with Microsoft Office (in particular Excel)
Experience operating with large, corporate-level database and information systems
Willingness and ability to work on-site a minimum of four days per week
Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment

Nice To Haves

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority.

Responsibilities

Liaise with and establish effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the work areas education support, learning, curriculum and teaching priorities and needs are effectively met
Support the compilation of academic content and materials prepared by Academic and Teaching staff for printed publication and uploading to Canvas/online systems
Support the processes for teaching activities, including unit of study outline publication, assessments, examinations, special consideration, results processing, and professional body registrations.