Opportunity to help shape the future of the University's course offerings through impactful research, market insights and student-focused decision-making
2 x Full time, fixed term positions until 14th of December ****
Base Salary $107,312 - $115,686 (HEO6) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is seeking two Course Insights and Research Officers to join the Curriculum and Policy team.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Curriculum Market Research, you will play a key role in supporting course review, development and enhancement through high-quality research, analysis and market insights.
Working across a range of projects, you will undertake both primary and secondary research to better understand student preferences, behaviours and expectations, industry requirements, competitor activity, and emerging higher education trends.
Your insights will help inform evidence-based decisions that shape the University's course portfolio and student experience.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
undertake qualitative and quantitative market research to support course review, redevelopment and new course development initiatives
design and support the delivery of surveys, interviews, focus groups and other research activities
analyse student, industry and competitor data to identify trends, opportunities and risks that inform curriculum planning
coordinate end-to-end research projects, including participant recruitment, scheduling and logistics
prepare reports,



presentations and recommendations for a range of stakeholders across the University
contribute to competitor benchmarking, market analysis and environmental scanning to support strategic decision-making
About you
experience undertaking primary and secondary research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
robust analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insights
experience preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for stakeholders
strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; experience in higher education will be highly regarded
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.
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.
Applications Close
Wednesday 12 August *******:59 PM
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📌 Course Insights And Research Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 New South Wales