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 Operations Manager contributes to strategic priorities and leads the operational management of the Faculty of Health Unit. The role is responsible for supporting the Faculty General Manager (FGM) to:

- Build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, effective communication and professional development within the faculty.
- Provide high level advice to the FGM and senior faculty leadership, and acts as their delegate when needed.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative links across the faculty and the university to support effective and efficient planning and faculty operational management.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate your suitability to the following selection requirements:

- A strategic thinker with an ability to analyse complex issues, assess impacts, and develop feasible solution.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills together with high level of diplomacy and discretion.
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills, attention to detail, flexibility,



and the ability to prioritise own workload, to work consistently within busy schedules and to meet deadlines.
- Significant and broad knowledge of the University’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to interpreting policy, or an ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
- Previous successful experience in senior management role relevant to the Faculty/Division context, particularly demonstrating effective planning and resource management skills including demonstrated ability to manage workflows, multiple complex projects and meeting deadlines.

Refer to the attached Position Description for a full listing of the selection criteria and the roles responsibilities.

Base Salary Range:

$143,080 to $149,894 per annum (HEW 9)

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

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits 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 for 15 months (to cover staff parental leave until January 2028). The successful candidate will be expected to work 3-4 days onsite at UTS Broadway Sydney campus,



with some hybrid work arrangements.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and 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 were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

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

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📌 Operations Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 City of Sydney