"Education Support Officer"

• Full time fixed term role until 12 February 2027
• Play a key role in supporting clinical education in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program at Westmead Hospital
• Collaborate with academics, clinicians, and students to deliver innovative learning experiences
• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School is seeking a motivated and organised Education Support Officer to join our Education Support team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and educational support to ensure the smooth delivery of clinical teaching and assessments across the DMD program. The role is primarily based at Westmead Hospital, with occasional work at Sydney Dental Hospital City Campus and Nepean.

You will work closely with academic staff, clinical tutors, and students, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.

This role is campus-based and requires a minimum of four days on-site per week. Hybrid working arrangements may be discussed with your manager for the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities

As the Education Support Officer, you will:

• coordinate and support clinical teaching, including timetabling, booking and preparing teaching spaces, and managing clinical tutor engagement
• assist with assessments and examinations, ensuring smooth delivery of both clinical and knowledge-based evaluations
• maintain and update educational resources, databases, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with university procedures and quality standards
• support program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives, helping implement new processes and workflows
• foster a positive student experience, contributing to an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• build and maintain strong relationships with academic staff, clinicians, and external stakeholders, including Local Health District partners

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and organised professional with a strong focus on operational excellence and student support. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent combination of training and experience)
• 2–4 years of education administration experience, ideally in clinical or tertiary education
• experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other digital tools to support teaching and learning
• strong organisation, time management, and multitasking skills
• excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills
• a proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• commitment to supporting a positive, inclusive, and high-quality student experience

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 LGBTQIA+. 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 reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:59 PM