Faculty of Science
Reference no. 1285/0617A

• Join an organisation that encourages progressive thinking
• Responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical placements for the Faculty of Science
• Full-time continuing, Camperdown/Darlington Campus, package $84k

About the opportunity 

Reporting to the Manager, Placements, you will be working as part of the Education team which is responsible for the delivery of support for educational quality, educational innovation, educational design, faculty-based appeals, and educational integrity. This role focuses on student placements support, ensuring that all placements are organised in accordance with degree and accreditation requirements. You will make certain that placement information and student records are recorded accurately and these databases and systems are always up to date. It is your responsibility to also ensure that these information are reflected in the student systems correctly and placement assessments are carried out appropriately by academic staff.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

To be considered, you will possess:

• Certificate IV in business administration or equivalent with relevant experience in business administration
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• understanding of placements within the Sciences.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across 9 campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 47,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11.30pm 10 August 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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