Student Safety & Wellbeing Officer
Job No:
USU1526
Location:
Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
Fixed-Term Part-Time | Camperdown Campus
Be part of a team that plays a critical role in keeping student events safe, compliant, and well-supported across campus.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- Be part of a purpose-driven team supporting student safety and wellbeing
- Work closely with clubs and student leaders across a vibrant campus community
- Gain exposure to event safety, risk, and compliance in a dynamic environment
- Enjoy a supportive team, flexible working, and great campus perks
This is a great opportunity to build practical experience in events, risk, and student engagement.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
In this role, you will support the safe and successful delivery of student-led events and activities by:
- Coordinating event safety administration, including certification and approvals
- Supporting higher-risk events, ensuring requirements are met and clearly communicated
- Monitoring training compliance and maintaining accurate records
- Preparing resources, guides, and communications for student leaders
- Delivering safety briefings and supporting student understanding of risk requirements
- Responding to enquiries and providing practical, timely support
- Attending events (where required) to observe and support safety practices
WHAT YOU BRING
- Experience in administration, coordination, or a similar support role
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and processes consistently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, student-focused environment
- Strong systems skills (Excel, Teams, SharePoint or similar)
HOURS OF WORK
This is a fixed-term part-time role (20 hours per week), with a contract running until 18 December 2026.
Some evening and weekend work may be required based on events.
BENEFITS
- Meal card for food and beverage - $15 per day
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Complimentary USU Rewards membership (discounts on and off campus)
- Generous paid leave entitlements, including life leave and additional leave days (pro-rata).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Monday 13 April 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT THE USU
The USU is Australia’s largest independent, student-led organisation. We create a place for every student through diverse experiences — from clubs and societies, leadership programs, and volunteering to festivals, debates, food outlets, and iconic campus venues. Everything we do is about connection, inclusion, and community. Our income is reinvested directly into programs, services, and events that make student life extraordinary.
Founded in 1874, the USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.
Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We also run an amazing array of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange Program, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.
We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.
