UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY: Education Support Officer, Medicine

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• Part time (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week) fixed term until 31 December 2024 with possibility of extension
• Lismore based opportunity for an Education Support Officer to provide support to the Education Programme for student placements
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• Base Salary (Pro-Rata) $95,860 – $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) is a collaborative academic hub for rural health development, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales and is a joint venture between the University of Sydney, Western Sydney University and the University of Wollongong and operates in close collaboration with the Northern NSW Local Health Network and all providers of health services on the NSW North Coast.

The UCRH education program encompasses the disciplines of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry and Medicine, providing students with clinical placement opportunities and structured learning programs in a multi-disciplinary environment, and an immersion in the elements of rurality and social equity.

We are currently seeking to recruit an Education Support Officer to coordinate the clinical placements and the delivery of clinical teaching across multiple specialties for medical students while on rural placement with the UCRH.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• liaise with universities, health services and students to coordinate and support rural clinical placements including long-stay, short stay and electives as required in consultation with the Manager Medical Education and clinical academics
• resolve complex student placement matters that arise with discretion, tact and diplomacy, utilising experience and knowledge of University and relevant health service policies and guidelines
• build and maintain positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• provide administrative support for students and staff to enable successful clinical placements
• coordinate processes for teaching activities including assessments, examinations, special consideration, and results processing.

About you

• experience delivering education programs, preferably in a tertiary education environment
• hold the ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills
• superior computer skills, including database maintenance, experience with Microsoft Office
• highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including internal and external customers and suppliers, and University students.

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 reasons for 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.

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.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand by email to Deepna.Chand@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 16 June 2024 11:59 PM