Lead the Central Clinical School Education Support Team, bringing your leadership, resilience and education expertise to support delivery of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Full-time continuing position. Base salary of $117,133 plus 17% superannuation.
Based primarily at the Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown, with a minimum of four days on site each week.

About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research and clinical practice. We challenge conventional thinking, explore new possibilities and deliver meaningful impact in healthcare locally and globally.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Education Support Officer (Clinical) to lead the Central Clinical School Education Support Team and support delivery of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
You will lead a high-performing team and oversee operational support for clinical teaching, assessment, timetabling, curriculum and student activities. Working closely with academic leaders, clinicians and professional staff across the University and Sydney Local Health District, you will coordinate complex processes and drive continuous improvement.
This role requires a resilient and adaptable leader with strong judgement and experience in education administration and people leadership.
The position is primarily based at the Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown, with a minimum of four days on site each week. Occasional work at other locations may be required, and hybrid arrangements can be discussed with the hiring manager.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead, plan and manage the work of the Central Clinical School Education Support Team, providing effective supervision, coaching, feedback and performance management to build a high-performing and engaged team;
coordinate and deliver operational support for clinical teaching activities, including assessments and examinations, in line with Sydney Medical School, Faculty and University requirements;
oversee complex timetabling and clinical education scheduling, including logistical coordination and clear communication with students, academic staff, clinicians and key stakeholders;
provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Manager, Education Support and Academic Leaders in Education, building collaborative relationships across Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and Sydney Local Health District;
support staff development through annual performance and development reviews, professional development and career planning;
contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance education services and course delivery;
support the effective implementation of Faculty and University policies, procedures and compliance requirements; and
proactively identify operational challenges and implement practical, service-focused solutions.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
experience delivering high-quality education support services within a complex organisation, ideally in a tertiary education or health environment;
experience supervising, mentoring and developing staff, including managing performance and supporting professional development;
knowledge of University administrative processes, policies and procedures within a tertiary education environment;
experience using learning management systems,



together with an understanding of timetabling and scheduling student activities;
strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure;
the ability to work independently and collaboratively while demonstrating initiative, sound judgement and operational agility;
excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong client focus and the ability to build effective relationships with academic, clinical and professional stakeholders;
advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to use technology to improve efficiency and service delivery;
experience troubleshooting audiovisual and IT issues, including proficiency in Zoom and Microsoft Teams;
a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence; and
the ability and willingness to move regularly across campus to provide hands-on support for teaching activities and stakeholder needs.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
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 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.
EEO statement
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Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
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1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
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