Education Services Assistant

About the role

The Education Services Assistant performs general administrative, reception and clerical duties under direct guidance including drafting standard documents, record keeping, typing, updating web materials, responding to routine queries, etc. for the work areas of Centre for English Teaching and Learning Hub. As the first point of contact for the unit, this role requires sound administrative and organisational skills in order to coordinate and undertake a range of operational activities on a day to day basis. The Education Services Assistant works as part of the Education Services team which includes the work streams of student services, public relations, events and communications, staff services, data collection and reporting systems and research and technology, each with complex projects Your key responsibilities will be to: provides general administrative services and operational support to the work area provides Centre for English Teaching + Learning Hub specific administration services and support coordinates diaries, meetings and events and provides conference support to the work area maintains records and reporting for the work area undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities About you ability to work both 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 problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite faster learner, able to adapt and quickly learn new skills have a valid WWCC (or the ability to obtain one) 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 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 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 LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:59 PM