Curriculum Development Specialist

• Full Time 1-year Fixed Term Contract
• Support course review and development and implementation across the University
• Base salary of $126,065 - 142,171 + 17% superannuation (increasing in June 2026)

About the opportunity

Join the Curriculum and Policy team and support course reviews, development and implementation across the University. As the Curriculum Development Specialist, you will support the review, development, implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of courses, ensuring alignment with curriculum principles, regulatory requirements, and professional accreditation standards.

Working closely with faculties, University schools, and staff within the Division of the Academic Registrar and across the Education and Students Portfolio, you will contribute to meaningful reviews and continuous improvement initiatives that inform and enhance courses.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate closely with faculties, University schools, the Curriculum and Policy team, Division of the Academic Registrar, Education and Students Portfolio to support course reviews and development
• coordinate and contributing to course reviews, including data collection, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting
• support the implementation of recommendations arising from course reviews to improve courses
• prepare reports, executive summaries, and supporting documentation for review and quality assurance activities
• assist academic and professional staff in progressing course changes from development, to committee consideration and where applicable, implementation
• identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation processes, and operational practices across course development activities

About you

• demonstrated experience in course development, course review, and the implementation in a university context
• extensive knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and quality assurance frameworks and higher education legislation
• strong understanding of university governance structures, including corporate and academic governance requirements
• proven experience preparing reports, executive documentation, and detailed written recommendations for diverse stakeholder groups.
• experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across academic and professional teams in a university context
• excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

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 successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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) Platinum 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 any reasonable adjustments or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

Applications will close 10th May 11:59pm

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Applications Close

Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM