Education Lead

at The University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus, Australia

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The advert

• Full time, continuing

• Lead transformative cultural competence education with national and international impact

• Base Salary $162,347 - $187,198 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The National Centre for Cultural Competence is seeking an Education Lead to provide interdisciplinary leadership for the Centre's education strategy, curriculum and research-led practice. Working within an integrated team of academic and professional staff, you will strengthen culturally responsive education and build strategic partnerships across the University and with communities, government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• partner with Faculties, Professional Services Units and external stakeholders to advance the Centre's education strategy

• lead the development and implementation of high-quality cultural competence curriculum and pedagogy

• undertake research and research-led practice that advances cultural competence knowledge and praxis

• build sustainable partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse communities

• oversee the Centre's ongoing educational development and support the management of its staff

• report on education activities, progress and milestones against agreed goals and objectives

About you

• a PhD or doctorate in a relevant field with research, publications and academic leadership experience

• demonstrated ability to lead strategy, policy development, planning, review and implementation

• experience in public and institutional outreach and multidisciplinary partnership development

• demonstrated capacity to engage influentially with University, government, industry, culturally and racially marginalised people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

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.

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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

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 Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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Thursday 26 November 2026 11:59 PM

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