Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's , 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.
Detailed Description

About the Role

The Senior Operations Officer is responsible for providing high-level administrative and operational activities to the faculty, while actively collaborating with centralised university and/or embedded teams. This role delivers high-level administrative, facilities and operations support, streamlines processes, and ensures consistent, service delivery. Through advocating operational excellence and fostering partnerships between faculty, divisional administration and centralised services, the Senior Operations Officer drives ongoing service improvement and supports the university's strategic goals.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

- Providing a range of high-level administrative, travel & expense, procurement and project support

- Coordinating recruitment activities, contract administration and honorary appointments as well as induction and onboarding activities

- Facilitating health, safety, risk and compliance activities and best practice reviews

- Coordinating procurement, managing orders and financial records, ensuring compliance with expenditure policies,



and providing procurement system training and support.

- Providing staff with expert advice on creditor payments ensuring compliance with all relevant taxation, insurance, legal, and procurement policies and guidelines.

- Management of access, security systems, records and SharePoint for the department.

- Preparing casual academic employment contracts, liaising with staff, faculty teams and payroll, tracking contract progress, maintaining systems, and providing HR systems training.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make recommendations leading to best outcomes for staff and students.

- Strong organisational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail, including the ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and remain versatile to changing priorities.

- Demonstrated experience in a similar administrative role in a large, complex and high-pressured environment.

- Ability to work with limited supervision, and to work with a small team with a willingness to help others.

Remuneration/Salary

Base Salary Range: $98,792 - $106,966 pa (HEW 6)

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

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

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until December 2027

📌 Senior Operations Officer (Australia)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Australia