Senior Education Design Officer (Identified)

• Full time, fixed term opportunity until June 2027
• Join the Academic Engagement team at the University of Sydney Library
• Base salary $117,133 plus 17% superannuation
   

About the opportunity

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

The University of Sydney Library is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with experience in either information and digital literacy, learning design or student learning support to contribute to a project embedding First Nations knowledges, perspectives and ways of learning into Library learning resources.

This role supports the University’s One Sydney, Many People strategy and the University’s Indigenising the Curriculum work. You will collaborate with teams across the Library and the University to help develop culturally informed resources that support students to respectfully find, evaluate, use, reference and communicate information, including First Nations knowledges and materials.

You will bring your cultural knowledge, professional experience and understanding of student learning to help shape practical resources such as Canvas modules, web content, assessment guidance, staff support materials and related learning resources.

This role also includes project coordination, such as planning, documentation, communication and evaluation. The work will help make First Nations knowledges more visible, accessible and respectfully used in student learning, with resources that can continue to support teaching and learning beyond the life of the project.

About you

• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, in accordance with the University of Sydney Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy and Procedures
• bring cultural knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, knowledges, communities or materials
• have experience in either information and digital literacy, learning design, student learning support or a related education setting, and understand how students use information in their studies
• can plan and document project work, communicate clearly with others, and contribute to practical learning resources

Why work with us 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. 

Key benefits include: 

• generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements 

• access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding 

• participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities 

• YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members) 

• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund 
   

 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.
 

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 Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Thursday 16 July 2026 11:59 PM