Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life)
Job Description
Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life)
Full time, continuing position
$107, 312 Base + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University is seeking for a Co-curricular Programs Coordinator for the Residential Life Program to support the design, coordination and delivery of inclusive, high-quality co-curricular programs that enhance the student experience for students living in residential accommodation.
The role is a combination of events management, project coordination and logistical support contributing to a consistently excellent student experience in University-owned accommodation sites.
The Program Coordinator will play a key operational role in delivering and enhancing the coveted Residential Life Intramural Championship Program, which engages over 3,000 students across 14 residences. Working collaboratively with the Senior Co‑curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life), the Program Coordinator will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day coordination of arts and social sport activities, including scheduling, logistics, event delivery, and on‑the‑ground program operations.
In addition to hands‑on program delivery, the Coordinator will be responsible for collecting, organising, and analysing participation and engagement data, and preparing clear summaries and reports to inform program improvements and support strategic decision‑making.
Working within Student Life, this role plays a critical part in delivering co-curricular initiatives at scale, aligned to the student journey and accessible to diverse cohorts across the University. You will collaborate closely with students, academic and professional staff, and external partners to co-design programs, support student-led initiatives, and contribute to a vibrant, connected student community.
This role also supports the triage and case management functions of Student Life, contributes to evaluation and reporting through data analysis, and assists with communications and engagement activities to increase awareness and participation in co-curricular opportunities.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
coordinate and support the delivery of co-curricular programs aligned to University strategies, frameworks and the student lifecycle
co-design programs with students and stakeholders, and support student-led co-curricular projects using sound project management practices
collaborate with managers and leads across theDivision of Students to deliver coordinated, high-quality initiatives
develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support effective communication to students and staff
create and coordinate communications and promotional materials to drive engagement, including digital content, social media, webpages and EDMs
support Student Life triage and case management functions, including referral pathways to internal and external services
provide advice on budgets and financial processes for student-led co-curricular activities
deliver training sessions, webinars and face-to-face events as required
analyse data and metrics from surveys, analytics and co-design activities to support evaluation and reporting
contribute to reporting on the effectiveness and impact of co-curricular programs
Support the Residential Life Program at the Camden Campus as required
About you
demonstrated experience coordinating programs, initiatives or projects in a student-focused environment with a focus on wellbeing and student development
strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and partners
experience developing engaging communications and promotional materials across digital channels
sound organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
analytical capability to interpret data and contribute to evaluation and reporting
strong interpersonal skills, with a student-centred, inclusive and proactive approach
experience working in higher education, student services or a related environment will be highly regarded.
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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.
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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Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM