Job Description
Location
Camperdown NSW
Full job description
Full time, 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity, located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Science
Opportunity to work closely with academic and professional staff in the Faculty of Science to ensure a high standard of communication and support for our HDR students
Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 p.a ( HEO6) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Graduate Research Case Officer is responsible for case managing future Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students through enquiries and admissions, whilst ensuring the timely progression of applications for admission and ranking of scholarship applications, through to the point of enrolment. The jobholder will also engage in project work seeking to improve student and applicant experience, and work closely with the HDR Experience Coordinator to achieve these aims.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide HDR-specific enquiry and admissions administration services and support
deliver daily administration activities and services ensuring that high quality and efficient administrative support is provided in a pro-active manner to staff, prospective and current students, clients, and visitors
coordinate the filing, e-filing, and records management of all relevant HDR candidates’ documents as required and in line with University Policy
provide operational support and administration across a broad range of scholarship types and funding sources, including internal, external, government, and philanthropic programs
update databases, extract and issue regular reports following established procedures
participate in HDR related events and activities, including information sessions, awards ceremonies and outreach activities.
undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Graduate Research Case Officer who has:
applied knowledge of university policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment
well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills
excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
working knowledge of software programs such as Sydney Student (especially Client), Records Management, RECS and Content Management Systems (especially Canvas)
highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including internal and external stakeholders
willingness to take initiative within defined responsibilities and contribute to team activities.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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.
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.
If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Shubhi Dhaka, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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Applications Close
Sunday 27 July 2026 11:59 PM
