Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life)

• Full time continuing role

• Exciting opportunity to enhance student experience for those living on campus at the University of Sydney

• Base Salary $103,185 - $105,865 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Co-curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life), you will play a key role in enhancing the student experience by supporting the design and delivery of engaging co-curricular programs for students living in University accommodation.

Working closely with teams across the Student Life Cluster and stakeholders in residential settings, this role will help deliver student-led initiatives that foster community, wellbeing, and connection. You'll collaborate with colleagues across wellbeing, safety, and student engagement to ensure programs are inclusive, relevant and impactful.

This position is based primarily at the Camperdown campus, with occasional travel to University-owned accommodation sites, including the Camden campus, so a full unrestricted driver’s licence is required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work in a collaborative and cohesive team environment reporting to the Senior Residential Life Coordinator

• coordinate co-curricular programs tailored for students in accommodation and aligned with University-wide student engagement strategies

• co-design initiatives with students and stakeholders using project management tools and inclusive practices

• develop communications and content to promote programs through digital platforms and social media

• liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery and engagement

• support triage and referral processes in partnership with the Safety and Wellbeing team

• deliver training, events and student-facing sessions

• analyse and report on program outcomes and student engagement insights

About you

• experience in co-curricular program delivery, wellbeing promotion or student support services

• strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills

• experience working with diverse cohort student groups

• confident communicator with experience using social media and digital platforms to engage students

• ability to handle sensitive student issues with discretion, empathy and sound judgment

• valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) or ability to obtain one

• full unrestricted driver’s licence.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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 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 Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Operations by email to tara.ritchie@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Thursday 14 August 2025 11:59 PM