Find out how to apply for a role at the University, including how to prepare your application, and questions frequently asked by job applicants.
We offer support and advice to job applicants with disability or accessibility requirements throughout all stages of the recruitment process from first enquiry to getting started as a new employee.
Before applying to the University, reflect on whether your values are aligned with ours. If we are a good match, search our current roles to see whether any positions are available that suit your skills, experience and qualifications.
If you’d like assistance or more information about a particular role, you can also contact the relevant HR representative.
It is important to prepare your CV and a cover letter that demonstrates your suitability for the role you are applying for. We recommend you refer to both the advert and position description when compiling these.
There are also some questions you will be asked to respond to as part of the application process. Be sure to proofread your application including any documents. Once you have submitted your application online, you’ll be sent an email acknowledging that it has been received.
We are here to support any accessibility requirements that you may have during your application process.
After the application closing date, the selection committee will review and discuss all applications and agree on a shortlist. You will then be notified of the outcome of your application. If you are shortlisted for the position, the selection committee will contact you for one or more interviews (either face to face or, in some cases, by phone or video call).
Academics and senior professional roles may be asked to conduct a lecture/seminar as a part of the interview process. After the interviews, the selection committee will confirm your referees, carry out other checks as required, and make their final decision.
If you are selected for the position, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to arrange the paperwork required to confirm your appointment to the role. The hiring manager will then be in touch to coordinate onboarding.
The University of Sydney welcomes people with disabilities to join our dynamic and diverse team.
We offer support and advice to job applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process from first enquiry to getting started as a new employee.
We can conduct our interviews in accessible venues, offer flexible interview arrangements and can provide specific adjustments to the interview format to accommodate your disability if required. For example, with adequate notice we can provide an Auslan interpreter at the interview for a job applicant who uses Auslan for communication.
Once you have confirmed your acceptance of our offer, we will commence the onboarding process. All payroll administration is managed through Workday, our HR and payroll system.
You’ll receive clear instructions on how to complete your payroll setup prior to your commencement date. If you experience any issues accessing Workday, please contact your recruitment consultant for assistance.
You can register to receive email job alerts. When a role is advertised that matches your search criteria you will be automatically notified.
Alternately, you can email your resume to casual-recruitment@sydney.edu.au. This will be held in our talent pool, searchable by our recruitment consultant matching vacancies with potentially suitable applicants
We will do our utmost to ensure your application remains confidential and your identity is known only to members of the selection committee. For some academic positions the recommended recruitment process may involve a presentation to faculty/school members.
If you have concerns about the confidentiality of your application, particularly in relation to presenting to the whole school, please reach out to the recruitment team. We can explore alternative arrangements, such as presenting to just the selection committee or a smaller group, where we can better manage confidentiality.
Your partner’s ability to work will be determined by the visa they hold, even if this is a secondary visa (ie a visa which is 'secondary' to your visa). Your partner can confirm their work rights by reviewing their visa grant letter, contacting the Department of Home Affairs or reviewing the government webpages associated with the visa subclass that has been granted.
Your partner may also be required to meet specific eligibility criteria for their profession and/or trade, and dependent upon their residency status, some roles may only be open to permanent residents or Australian citizens or employees of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Search for current roles on Workday, call us us on 1300 308 054 or email casual-recruitment@sydney.edu.au for information about casual employment.
Unfortunately not. Referee reports need to be from people not involved in the recruitment process in any way. If in doubt, please speak to the recruitment consultant managing the vacancy.
Sydney CareerHub has more than 2000 part-time and casual jobs advertised during the year, so there are plenty of opportunities to find part-time or casual work while you study.