"Industry Development Officer"

• 2 x full time fixed term positions until 31st Dec 2026 (with the possibility of extension). Located on the Camperdown Campus
• Opportunity to support student career success while building meaningful industry connections
• Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 (HEO5) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking an organised and proactive Industry Development Officer to support employer engagement activities within the Careers Centre. Working closely with the Industry Development Manager, this role plays a key part in facilitating employment outcomes for University of Sydney students by coordinating employer-facing services, maintaining high-quality administrative processes, and supporting key industry events.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Industry Development Manager to deliver services to employers engaging with the University
• manage and maintain employer and job databases to ensure information is accurate and efficiently captured
• coordinate a range of administrative processes to support smooth workflow and consistent service delivery
• liaise with industry partners to understand recruitment needs and promote relevant Careers Centre events and services
• provide frontline customer service, responding to employer enquiries via email, phone and in person in a timely and professional manner
• assist in coordinating careers fairs, employer presentations and other promotional activities.

About you

• demonstrated experience providing high-level customer service in a busy, administrative environment
• experience in database entry, website maintenance or CRM systems
• strong computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Outlook and content management systems
• ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work under time pressure
• knowledge of graduate recruitment practices or interest in the higher education sector
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant area, or equivalent relevant 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Applications Close

Wednesday 25 February 2026 11:59 PM