Course Insights and Research Officer

• 2 x Full time, fixed term positions until 14th of December 2026

• Opportunity to help shape the future of the University’s course offerings through impactful research, market insights and student-focused decision-making

• Base Salary $107,312 - $115,686 (HEO6) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking two Course Insights and Research Officers to join the Curriculum and Policy team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Curriculum Market Research, you will play a key role in supporting course review, development and enhancement through high-quality research, analysis and market insights.

Working across a range of projects, you will undertake both primary and secondary research to better understand student preferences, behaviours and expectations, industry requirements, competitor activity, and emerging higher education trends. Your insights will help inform evidence-based decisions that shape the University's course portfolio and student experience.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake qualitative and quantitative market research to support course review, redevelopment and new course development initiatives

• design and support the delivery of surveys, interviews, focus groups and other research activities

• analyse student, industry and competitor data to identify trends, opportunities and risks that inform curriculum planning

• coordinate end-to-end research projects, including participant recruitment, scheduling and logistics

• prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for a range of stakeholders across the University

• contribute to competitor benchmarking, market analysis and environmental scanning to support strategic decision-making.

About you

• experience undertaking primary and secondary research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies

• strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insights

• experience preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for stakeholders

• strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

• a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; experience in higher education will be highly regarded.

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.

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 [email protected]

© 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 12 August 2026 11:59 PM