The Faculty of Science are looking to backfill a Faculty Technical Resources Manager position. A unique opportunity to step into a faculty leadership role.

About the role

The Acting Faculty Technical Resources Manager is accountable for the professional management of the Faculty's Technical Services teams enabling the core activities of teaching, research and external engagement.

The role leads strategic infrastructure and systems programs for Science to ensure they support the Faculty's strategic plan and meet legislative and UTS governance requirements.

Also acting as a senior advisor to the Faculty Executive, the role directs resourcing across technical, infrastructure and operational matters and provides leadership for service planning, continuous improvement, risk governance and capability development across laboratories, stores, workshops and specialist facilities.

This role represents a unique chance to step up into a temporary leadership role, as the successful candidate will operate within strategic leadership & continuous improvement; major project and leadership development; people leadership; financial stewardship; and faculty leadership & governance initiatives.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

- A postgraduate qualification in a related discipline and/or extensive senior management experience.
- Extensive experience leading high-performance technical teams in complex environments, including coaching managers and supervising workforce governance.
- Proven expertise leading people through transformational change while maintaining service continuity and a customer-centric approach.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution,



with demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, evaluate options, and implement feasible solutions.
- Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements relevant to laboratory and facility operations, including WHS and risk management frameworks.
- Business acumen and a knowledge of procurement and contract governance within a large organisation, including delegations, probity and value-for-money considerations.

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement (available in the Documents section).

Remuneration

A competitive salary package is on offer for the successful candidate. This role is classified as an SSG1.

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

This position is full-time and an appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for approximately 18 months (to backfill staff secondment).

How To Apply

To apply, please submit:

1. Your current CV
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses the full selection criteria as found on Page 6 of the Position Statement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria,



please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC342460 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ***********@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited Australian work rights.

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.

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