Senior Co-curricular Programs Coordinator

locations

Darlington Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

0146043

• Senior Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator enhancing student experience
• Full time, 12-month Fixed term opportunity
• Base Salary HE07 $112,628 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The University is seeking a Senior Co-curricular Programs Coordinator in the Co-curricular Programs team to lead the design, coordination and delivery of targeted student programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support key University strategies.

Reporting to the Co-curricular Programs Manager, this role plays a key part in delivering a strategic co-design student facing initiative involving Peer Mentoring, leadership and development.

Working within Student Life, you will collaborate with teams across the University to design and deliver programs aligned to the student journey, informed by student data and experience insights. You will also support outreach initiatives for diverse student cohorts, contribute to campaign and event delivery, and assist with triage and referral of students to appropriate support services where needed.

This role contributes to a connected, data-informed and student-centred approach to co-curricular programming and student support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage, coach and lead a small team of Co-curricular Program Coordinators
• lead student support outreach programs and initiatives for various cohorts across the University
• contribute to the development and delivery of campaigns, workshops and events in collaboration with the Student Life team
• deliver tailored, cohort-specific programs and campaigns underpinned by student data and insights
• coordinate and collaborate with Managers and Leads to deliver student support initiatives
• work with Faculty Leads, Coordinators and student groups to identify cohort needs and develop joint priorities and initiatives
• support additional student support outreach initiatives as directed
• assist with initial triage of students presenting with concerns and ensure timely referral to Student Wellbeing or Student Advising services

About you

• demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to determine student needs and priorities, particularly for high-achieving students
• ability to interpret policy information and assess impacts on student programs and initiatives
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with tact and discretion when handling sensitive student matters
• strong time and workload management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder relationships and meet deadlines
• demonstrated experience working with students or young people
• experience designing and delivering engaging content for campaigns, workshops, events and initiatives across online and face-to-face formats
• experience in student support, triage, advising or prevention-focused services, including use of digital delivery platforms
• prior experience and knowledge in higher or tertiary education will be highly regarded

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.

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.

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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 Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 08 March 2026 11:59 PM