Student Success Officer (Identified)

at The University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus, Australia

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Closing date

Open until filled

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Visa sponsorship

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First seen

30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

• Full time, continuing (contingent on funding)

• Provide learning and case management support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students completing study with the University

• Base Salary $107,312 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, please submit a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.

The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney's dedicated student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing academic, pastoral and cultural support services to Indigenous students to help them achieve their full potential.

As a Student Success Officer at the Gadigal Centre, you will liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in study at the University, supporting them in all aspects of university life. You will work under the direction of the Student Success Manager and within a team of Student Success Officers to serve as the first contact point for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide learning guidance, information, advice, and case-management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• facilitate student interaction with peers, mentors and academics

• support student engagement events and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• liaise with others (Accommodation, Financial Assistance, Disability Services etc.) to ensure services are utilised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

About you

• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures

• demonstrated first-hand lived experience and engagement in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, and/or working with students

• computer skills, including MS Office and CRM systems

• experience working in the tertiary education preferred, but not essential.

The University of Sydney YURA Network, formally the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network promotes sharing of experiences, networking and professional support for career development and mentoring. It is supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 that aims to increase employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion.

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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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM

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