Outreach and Access Officer

• Full time, 12 month fixed term opportunity

• Opportunity for an enthusiastic Outreach and Access Officer to support the delivery of a tailored and seamless widening participation and outreach program

• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Outreach and Access Officer to join the Future Students team, to create and deliver engaging content for events and workshops held on and off campus to attract and support the access of a diverse mix of high school students to the University Sydney.

Working closely with various team members in the Domestic Recruitment and Access team, you will deliver high quality and thoughtful service to career advisers and high school students ensuring activities and presentations are engaging and delivered to a high standard. In this varied and fast paced role, your exceptional task and relationship management skills will be utilised to deliver projects, events and high school engagements.

The Outreach and Access Officer presents as a fantastic opportunity by exposing you to a variety of functions across the team including events, reporting, managing and developing relationships with high school career advisers, advising prospective students and developing high school presentations. This role will involve presenting workshops both on campus and in identified metropolitan and region schools.

Due to the nature of the seasonality of workflow there will be a need to work flexibly throughout the year, including some weekend and evening work and there will be leave restrictions applied during the peak period.

About you

• excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations, facilitate engaging workshops, and draft content for a diverse range of events/audiences (particularly high school students)

• flexibility in organisation, project management, planning and reporting skills in order to balance competing agendas and demands in a fast paced, time pressured environment.

• experience in developing content with the aim of engaging students, career counselling or building skills and capacity of high school students  

• knowledge and or an interest in higher education and pathways for prospective students or the ability to develop and understand complex information such as the University’s range of courses and admissions criteria 

• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, can take initiative, exercise sound judgement and resolve matters that may arise

• has a valid NSW driver’s licence and is comfortable driving around Sydney and beyond

• Regional travel may be required

• highly developed stakeholder management skills and tactful communications skills.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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 Mouhamed El Chami, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Saturday 15 August 2026 11:59 PM