Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2 ) First Stage Researcher (R1 ) Application Deadline 29 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Full-time, fixed term position until 31 December 2028. Located on the Darlington Campus.
* Opportunity to deliver qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary market research in support of curriculum development at a leading university
* Base Salary $ 126,065 - $ 142,171 (HEO8) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Curriculum Market Research Specialist to play a critical role in delivering qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary market research to support curriculum development at the University of Sydney. In this position, you will conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to inform curriculum and course development, ensuring offerings meet the evolving needs of students and industry. Your work will involve building a contemporary and longitudinal understanding of student preferences, behaviour and expectations across diverse degree types and study experiences.
You will provide evidence-based insights to guide curriculum design and innovation, including identifying opportunities for new or refined offerings across award and non-award courses. Working under broad direction, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and academic teams to deliver high-quality recommendations that support strategic decision-making and enhance student experience. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of education at the University through data-driven insights and market research.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* analyse student experience and learning preferences to guide curriculum strategy and course development
* produce Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST) analyses to inform curriculum development planning
* undertake high-quality qualitative and quantitative market research to support strategic decisions on course offerings
* monitor and interpret education trends and competitor activity to identify risks and opportunities
* collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure research insights are timely and aligned to strategic priorities
* develop and improve reporting tools and dashboards to share insights with senior leadership.
About you
* a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
* recent experience managing market research and analysis projects in a complex organisation
* strong knowledge of higher education trends, market research principles, and competitor analysis
* expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys and focus groups
* experience in analytical report writing and presenting findings to senior stakeholders
* excellent data analysis skills and ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
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.
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.
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