Advisor (Curriculum) - DVC Education and Students

Utilise your curriculum expertise to develop and manage exciting initiatives at USYD

Full time fixed-term contract (12 months)

Base Salary HE08 $131,108 - $147,858 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

We have a new opportunity within the Curriculum & Quality team, for an Advisor (Curriculum) working within the Office of DVC Education & Students. The Advisor will oversee the planning and implementation of curriculum and education initiatives, with your work spanning curriculum governance, information, policy and operations and helping to ensure the University’s curriculum is managed effectively.

The Advisor will provide the Education & Students Portfolio and Faculties executives and senior staff with expert advice to support their work on educational excellence (with a curricular focus) and influence strategic change and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy a challenge, are adaptable and want to work with a wonderfully collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!

Reporting to the Head, Curriculum and Quality, the Advisor (Curriculum) will:

lead curriculum management and curriculum quality activities

project manage the design, delivery and implementation of strategic education initiatives and business-as-usual processes

undertake independent research, business or policy analysis, papers and report writing to inform project activities and continuous improvement

use their subject matter expertise and sound judgement to provide advice to senior leaders

manage communications and relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University, including managing steering committees and consultative groups

mentor and support junior staff members within the team

About you

You are someone who enjoys working on initiatives that can maintain curriculum excellence and improve the student experience of teaching and learning at University. You can demonstrate:

an understanding of, and ideally experience with, curriculum management and quality matters

experience managing multiple work streams or leading complex projects while working to strict deadlines and managing various demands

strong stakeholder engagement skills within medium to large organisations

excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong problem-solving skills

well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work Rights

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.

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 that 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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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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:59 PM