"Teaching and Curriculum Officer"

• Full time continuing
• Opportunity to assists with the organisation and coordination of Teaching and Curriculum activities across School of Economics
• HEO 5 Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching and Curriculum Officer to provide high-level administrative and operational support within the School of Economics. Under the general direction of the Teaching and Curriculum Lead this role will support the delivery of in-semester tests, assist with timetabling, maintain essential databases, and contribute to student-facing events and activities.

This is a campus based role requiring at least three days on site. Some work outside core hours, including occasional weekends, may also be required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate in-semester tests and assessments, including scheduling, managing special considerations and ensuring the confidentiality and security of exam materials
• assist with timetabling for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• maintain and update databases and contact lists to support learning and teaching operations
• collaborate with colleagues across the School, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and University administration to meet operational objectives
• respond to enquiries from staff and students and liaise with central teams to resolve matters.

About you

• Strong communication skills and familiarity with University systems related to curriculum and teaching administration
• Demonstrate strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office specifically MS Excel
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a focus on process improvement and service delivery
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks in a high-volume environment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships
• A sound understanding of policies and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately
• A willingness to work flexible hours to support various student assessments and recruitment campaigns.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must be an Australian Permenant Resident or Citizen 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.

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 Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to rae.hao@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 05 April 2026 11:59 PM