Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact.
We are a energetic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities.
With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Role
The Senior Program Officer is responsible for providing high quality administrative, co-ordination, and project support in an end-to-end capacity.
The position will support multiple areas at a Portfolio, Program and Project level, including developing program documentation, financials, scheduling, analysis, governance, stakeholder management and team coordination.
The Senior Program Officer helps ensures that the Program remains within scope, schedule, and budget while achieving organisational goals.
About You
As the Senior Program Officer, you will have:
• Demonstrated experience and success in coordinating and administering programs, projects, or initiatives within a large and complex organisation.
• Proven experience contributing to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of program/s, ensuring allocated objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met effectively.
Experience in coordinating multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, students, or vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and Project Management Tools (including Clarity, Jira,



and Confluence).
• Proven experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, supporting junior staff, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Working knowledge of program finance, reporting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Prior experience on an ERP Program or within the higher education sector, would be highly regarded.
For the full list of role responsibilities and selection criteria please download the position description from the link below this advertisement.
Remuneration
Base Salary Range:
$122,640 - $139,674 pa (HEW 8)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support professional growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance.
Employees enjoy access to leadership programs, promotional opportunities, alongside study time support.
We also offer flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements, ensuring a balanced and enriching work environment.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a Fixed term basis for 12 months.
How To Apply
Please submit your application with your updated Resume and Cover Letter.
Please ensure your cover letter clearly outlines your response to the below selection criteria for the role.
- Experience with working with senior executives (they will sit on steerco and take minutes)




- Experience around coordinating and contributing to steerco packs and other executive documents
- Experience with budgets and financials
- Experience with UTS internal processes an advantage
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes
IRC****** and your name
.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ******
Closing Date:
Tuesda
day 28 July **** at 11:59PM AEST
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.
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 ****, 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.
Accessibility
Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact ****** for assistance.
At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

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