Facilities Officer - Rural Clinical School Dubbo

Part time (0.8) FTE, fixed term until December 2026 (with a possibility of extension subject to funding)

Exciting opportunity to be a Facilities Officer at the School of Rural Health, Dubbo Campus

Base Salary from $89,755 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Facilities Officer provides a range of administrative activities to support the delivery of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program in Dubbo. They coordinate all aspects of facilities, asset and resource management relating to the residential accommodation, teaching, administration and student facilities at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo. This includes managing accommodation bookings, coordination of contractors and maintenance tasks, and providing logistical support to the staff and students. The Facilities Officer works in collaboration with other members of the administration and facilities team and provides support to the School of Rural Health (SRH) in relation to their portfolio area.

This position will work with other School staff to support and enhance student placements and multidisciplinary learning experiences in rural areas in accordance with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program parameters, Murray Darling Medical Schools Network (MDMSN) Program funding and Sydney Medical Program (SMP). This position ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students in accordance with The University of Sydney policy.

This position is located at Dubbo. Travel within Dubbo is a requirement of this position.

It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Dubbo’s thriving rural community. Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home of the Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centres. Click on the link to see more about Dubbo https://www.dubbo.com.au/live. A relocation allowance will be available to the successful candidate.

Occasional out of hours work, flexible working and regular manual handling tasks are required of this role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage all aspects of the SRH in Dubbo’s residential accommodation and facilities for medical and other students or staff attending the SRH in Dubbo
• coordinate all aspects of the SRH in Dubbo’s administration and teaching facilities requirements including maintenance, repairs and resource allocation
• assist the education team with orientation and induction for the new SRH students in relation to facilities and WHS
• recruit and coordinate student representatives on behalf of the SRH in Dubbo
• effectively time manage concurrent projects
• assist with the general maintenance and bookings for the University of Sydney fleet vehicles
• undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities.

About you

• experience in facilities management, hotel services, real estate management or experience in a similar environment
• demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team environment, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• demonstrated experience in undertaking risk management processes identifying, analysing and evaluating risk that may impact on the organization.
• advanced computer skills including database creation and management and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Email and a range of Internet applications
• compliance with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021
• current Driver’s License.

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 and declarations

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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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, please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager by email to tuana.sanders@sydney.edu.au or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM