Full time, fixed term until 1st September 2028
Be valued for your strong consultation skills
Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Student Life Ambassador Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the Office of Student Life, leading the casual Student Life Ambassador team to deliver programs that enhance the student experience. Working within a collaborative and student‑focused environment, this role ensures high‑quality program delivery, effective training, and continuous improvement of initiatives that support student wellbeing and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Senior Manager, Student Life, Student Programs Lead, peer program staff, and key university stakeholders
* Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training and development programs for Student Life Ambassadors
* Manage rostering, supervision, and day‑to‑day operations of the ambassador team
* Oversee program governance, reporting, and compliance processes
* Support triage and referral of students at risk to appropriate services
* Contribute to the design and delivery of new student‑focused initiatives with the Sydney Student Voice initiative.
About you
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience
* Demonstrated experience in student‑facing roles within higher education or similar environments
* Proven ability to design and deliver training programs for peer or casual staff
* Experience managing rostering, HR administration, and compliance processes
* Capability in project coordination, reporting, and program evaluation
* Experience working with peer leaders/advisors in culturally diverse settings.
Work rights & Sponsorship
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.
Child‑related work
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 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
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to **********@sydney.edu.au
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