"Curriculum and Quality Officer"

Curriculum and Quality Officer

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

0147902

• Full time fixed term until December 2026
• Play a key role in shaping and enhancing curriculum quality across Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, partnering with academic leaders across six schools to deliver high-quality educational experiences for students
• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Curriculum and Quality Officer sits within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), delivering specialised curriculum, accreditation and quality assurance support across six schools. The role works at the centre of academic operations — coordinating committees, managing curriculum data, supporting Faculty Handbooks and ensuring compliance with University and regulatory requirements. It is a highly collaborative position that supports the smooth delivery of the Faculty’s coursework programs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate curriculum, accreditation and quality assurance processes across coursework programs within FASS
• provide executive and secretariat support to curriculum committees, including agenda preparation, minute taking and accurate reporting of decisions
• manage and maintain curriculum data across university systems (including Sydney Student) ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely updates
• support the development and publication of faculty handbooks, sydney courses and website content, ensuring information is accurate and aligned with approved curriculum changes
• collate, analyse and report on enrolment, load and performance data to support course reviews, planning and quality assurance activities
• provide expert advice to academic and professional staff on university policies, procedures and regulatory requirements relating to teaching and curriculum

About you

• demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex university policies, procedures and resolutions within a tertiary environment
• strong analytical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data, draw sound conclusions and present findings clearly in written reports
• proven experience maintaining curriculum or academic content within university systems and content management platforms
• highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgement in a high-volume environment
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships across academic and professional staff
• proactive and solutions-focused, with the initiative to resolve complex issues and continuously improve processes and workflows.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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.

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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Jessica Johnston, Recruitment Operations by email to j.johnston@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Friday 20 March 2026 11:59 PM