Education Support Officer (Clinical - Macquarie Placements)
The University of Sydney – St Leonards NSW
Part time (0.6FTE), fixed term until July ****
Exciting opportunity to be an Education Support Officer
Base Salary starting at $107,312 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Education Support Officer (Clinical – Macquarie Placements) provides high-level administrative and operational support to enable the effective delivery of clinical education and student placement activities for the Macquarie University Doctor of Medicine program, supporting students and staff across clinical placements based at Royal North Shore Hospital. Working closely with academic staff, Clinical School leadership, clinical educators and hospital partners, the role coordinates key education processes, maintains accurate systems and records, and supports compliance and reporting requirements to ensure a high-quality student and staff experience across clinical placements.
The role also provides advice and support to the Head of Clinical School on relevant university policies, procedures and business processes, and supports students throughout placement rotations, escalating issues where appropriate. A key focus is the coordination of orientation and induction activities, clinical assessments, and operational logistics (including teaching spaces, resources and communication) to ensure placement delivery aligns with curriculum requirements and professional standards.
Due to operational requirements, the successful candidate will be required to work predominately in office.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide high-level administrative and operational support for clinical education and placement delivery
advise staff, students and clinical educators on university policies, procedures and processes; elevate complex issues as needed
coordinate placement orientation and induction with Clinical School leadership and curriculum/discipline leads
support Clinical Leads to ensure safe,



compliant clinical experience hours are maintained.
coordinate clinical assessments and related processes in line with course requirements and university policy
maintain accurate education/placement records and systems (databases, contact lists, documentation), ensuring data integrity and timely reporting
prepare reports and updates for relevant leaders to support placement planning and decision-making
build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital partners
support program evaluation and continuous improvement by collecting feedback and improving systems and processes
provide committee and secretariat support as required
comply with WHS, EEO, professional standards and codes of ethics
undertake other duties and projects appropriate to the role.
About you
relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent training and experience (health, education or clinical/placement administration desirable)
2–4 years' experience in education administration/operations, preferably in tertiary and/or clinical placement settings
experience supporting learning and teaching operations, including student placements and assessment-related administration
ability to interpret and advise on education policies and procedures
strong digital capability with university systems; high computer literacy including database/records management and data integrity
strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
clear communication and strong customer service skills; able to build effective relationships with academics,



clinicians, staff, students and partners
strong attention to detail, including producing high-quality documentation and reports
demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and experience improving administrative processes
collaborative, positive team member who works effectively across teams.
Sponsorship / work rights for
Australia
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.
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
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.
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📌 Education Support Officer (Clinical - Macquarie Placements) (Sydney)
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