About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

External Engagement and Partnerships focuses on strengthening relationships across industry, government and the community, supporting collaboration and engagement across faculties and central units. The Partnership Delivery function is focused on ensuring consistently excellent partnership outcomes and experiences by providing targeted operational and account management support through the partnership execution phase.

Job Purpose

This role provides strategic advice and support in relation to research funding opportunities to enhance research funding performance and impact. It contributes to the University's research capability development program and partners with the research community to build capability and support high quality funding applications.

Role Responsibilities

- Lead the university wide partnership delivery function across a hub and spoke model.
- Oversee development and use of the CRM to support coordinated engagement and data visibility.
- Drive consistent delivery processes, governance and compliance approaches.
- Coordinate delivery of initiatives across faculties, research centres and enabling services.
- Provide direction and support to the delivery team to maintain service quality and outcomes.
- Translate partnership agreements into operational plans including governance and risk management.
- Advise senior leadership on delivery performance, risks and opportunities.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge





- Strong leadership and team management capability with a focus on accountability and performance.
- Ability to coordinate complex multi stakeholder partnerships across varied environments.
- Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and operational planning frameworks.
- Robust project coordination and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across internal and external groups.
- Clear communication skills to convey complex information and support collaboration.
- Understanding of university, industry and government environments and partnership contexts.

Experience

- Experience leading partnership delivery or stakeholder coordination in complex environments.
- Experience managing teams and supporting performance and accountability.
- Experience delivering high value partnerships including planning, risk and review.
- Experience working across organisational structures and with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience using CRM systems and data to support delivery and performance tracking.

Qualifications

- Postgraduate qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Refer to the position description for more detail.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: SSG2 plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC341204 and your name.

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a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria in the 'Position Description'.

2. a copy of your resume.

For guidance on preparing your responses to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Applications must be submitted via the UTS online recruitment system (current staff should apply through NEO).

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to ******@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: 14 August 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Accessibility

UTS Recruitment is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience any difficulty with the content of our advertising, please let us know so we can ensure our information is accessible to everyone.

In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact ******@uts.edu.au for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Director, Partnerships Delivery (Bowral)
🏢 Uts
📍 Bowral