Senior Student Life Officer

• Full time continuing position

• Exciting opportunity to provide empowerment and support to students at the University of Sydney

• Base Salary $91,644 – $98,796 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Senior Student Life Officer, you will coordinate tasks and activities associated with the delivery of Student Life programs and initiatives to students at the University. This includes coordination of Financial Support initiatives, student leadership training, orientation, and student enquiries.

You will coordinate and collaborate with teams from across the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Life Cluster, central units, faculties and schools, and student groups on the development and delivery of student life programs and initiatives.

If you’re someone who enjoys a diverse and busy role and would love the opportunity to make a true impact on the lives of students – this could be the perfect role for you!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a motivated and inclusive team, reporting to the Student Journey and Engagement Manager

• implement initiatives across Welcome and Orientation, International, Transition and Financial Support

• oversee responses to enquiries relating to Student Life services, and provide advice and information regarding services and contact points for both students and University staff

• manage the ongoing administration and maintenance of a register of Student Life programs and initiatives, along with their status and progress

• provide advice and information regarding financial support to prospective students, their parents, and community members including participation in university open days and information days

• contribute to the development of materials and communication collateral, to increase awareness and effectiveness of Student Life programs.

About you

• background in wellbeing promotion and prevention work, academic and career advising, student support services, or similar

• experience in the coordination of high-quality, engaging, and interactive large-scale events and student facing initiatives, using a variety of delivery models and digital platforms 

• highly developed cultural competence with the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures

• flexibility in their organisation and planning skills to balance competing agendas and demands in a fast paced, time pressured environment

• strong relationship management skills to be able to support a diversified stakeholder base.

• prior experience in working in an education or university setting is highly desirable.

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.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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. 

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.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey, Recruitment Operations on 02 8627 7741 or by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 30 October 2022 11:59 PM