Student Experience & Engagement Officer

• Full time, continuing position located at our Camperdown Campus
• Opportunity to coordinate and deliver the Faculty of Science’s student programs and events
• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Working under the direction of the Manager, Student Experience & Engagement, the Student Experience and Engagement Officer will coordinate the delivery of the Faculty’s current student programs and events to aid the Faculty of Science in achieving its core strategic objectives relating to the University’s Student Experience Strategy and to enhance the reputation of the Faculty and brand position among a variety of audiences including current students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and deliver student engagement programs, initiatives and events

• lead the Science Undergraduate Peer Mentoring Program, ensuring student centricity, evaluation and continuous improvement of the program

• contribute to the development and delivery of the faculty's Career's readiness and support program, including supporting the delivery of careers events and maintenance of career's resources for current Science students

• partner with Student Clubs and Societies to enable them to successfully contribute to and participate in the engagement strategy and enhancement of the Faculty of Science reputation

• actively contribute to a team environment that fosters and develops effective working relationships

• evaluate current student programs against strategic objectives and provide meaningful trend analysis for reporting purposes.

About you

• a degree qualification in a related field plus relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating and delivering student-focused events and programs designed to enhance engagement

• outstanding customer service, communication (both oral and written) and organisational skills

• strong relationship management skills and experience working with diverse client backgrounds

• a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and the proven ability to exercise initiative, flexibility and independent judgment

• proven ability to analyse, problem solve and work under pressure

• experience using reporting, student administration and event management software

• a valid NSW driver’s licence

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.

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.  

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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 Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au .

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