Supervising Engineer - Jacaranda Flame Consulting

Casual position located at Darlington Campus (J12), within the Faculty of Engineering, and Queen Street, Surry Hills.

Contribute to career and employability initiatives, supporting students to engage with industry in order to develop professional practice skills.

Program dates: 22 June to 31 July (6 weeks) and 30 Nov to 12 Feb 2027 (9 weeks and excludes 2 week shut down period).

About the opportunity:

The Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications for the position of Jacaranda Flame Consulting (JFC) Supervisor. The role supports the successful delivery of the JFC program by acting as the key liaison between students, clients and Faculty. In this program, industry partners provide real-world projects, and teams of 5–7 students work with clients across a 6-9 week period. The position ensures smooth program operations, provides student support and development, facilitates client engagement, and manages administrative and reporting requirements from pre-program preparation through to post-program wrap-up.

Candidates need to have an Engineers Australia accredited degree (or equivalent as per the Washington Accord). The Supervisor works under broad supervision of the academic JFC Director, performing tasks independently to deliver against goals. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They will provide advice as the first point of contact for their designated area. They also resolve routine matters related to their responsibilities and collaborate with others.

Please note that this advertisement remains open year-round. Candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise, subject to the number and timing of available industry projects.

Your key responsibilities:

• Program Preparation: Participate in supervisor planning, review project briefs, confirm group allocations, and coordinate client introductions and first meetings.
• Program Delivery & Student Support.
• Administration & Compliance: Manage timesheet approvals, maintain records in Sonia, oversee workplace etiquette, and address enquiries.
• Program Evaluation & Wrap-Up: Conduct exit interviews, obtain client feedback, and contribute to supervisor debrief meetings to identify improvements. Approve final timesheets and work experience certificates for PEP.

About you:

The University values courage and creativity, openness and engagement, inclusion and diversity, and respect and integrity. We would particularly welcome expressions of interest from contacts who may be semi-retired or looking for a rewarding opportunity to mentor and guide students as they deliver on industry projects.

Experience working in a tertiary environment with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems, with a sound understanding of teaching activities.

Effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written).

Experience dealing with industry partners.

Passion for student learning and delivering an outstanding student experience.

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 a satisfactory manner 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.

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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.

How to apply:

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au from Recruitment or you can also reach out to Head of Education Services sylvia.lohrengel@sydney.edu.au. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close Sunday 06 December 2026 11:59 PM.