University-wide opportunities across UTS Faculties and Divisions

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

This university-wide role works within a Faculty operations team, supporting the day-to-day delivery of administrative and operational services. You will collaborate with leadership, academic and professional staff, central units and external stakeholders to help maintain effective and responsive operations.

Faculties

- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Design and Society

About the Role The Operations Officer provides broad administrative and operational support to enable the effective and efficient management of the Faculty. Working under the general direction of the Operations Manager, you will manage varied priorities, resolve enquiries and contribute to service and process improvements. The position available within FDS reports to the School Manager and sits within the School of Design.

About You

You are an organised and service-focused administrator who can manage competing priorities with accuracy, initiative and sound judgement. You communicate effectively, build positive stakeholder relationships and work confidently both independently and as part of a cooperative team.

Role Responsibilities

- Provide administrative and operational support across travel and expenses, procurement,
- projects, recruitment, contract administration and honorary appointments.
- Coordinate staff and contractor induction and onboarding activities, including access, workspace and equipment requirements.
- Support events, safety, risk, compliance, facilities and space management activities, including access and security administration.
- Resolve administrative, HR, financial, student, visitor and facilities enquiries in a timely manner, while contributing to improved processes and procedures.





Skills, attributes and knowledge

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with demonstrated attention to detail when managing multiple or conflicting deadlines.
- Advanced computer skills across databases and common office software, including Outlook, Word and Excel, with the ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, apply sound judgement and contribute effectively within a team environment.

Experience

- Experience in a similar administrative or operational role within a large, complex and high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated experience delivering responsive, high-quality client service to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience using administrative systems and contributing to the development or improvement of processes and procedures.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $ 87,295.00 - $ 99,865.00 plus 17% Superannuation 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 IRC348200 and your name.

1. A cover letter stating your motivation for applying
2. A copy of your resume
3. Response to selection criteria

Sample selection criteria questions

- Please provide an example of how you have organised and prioritised multiple administrative or operational tasks with competing deadlines. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
- Describe a time when you resolved a complex enquiry or operational issue for a stakeholder in a large or high-pressure environment. How did you ensure the service provided was accurate and timely?
- Provide an example of a process or procedure you helped improve.



What did you identify, what action did you take and how did the change support more effective service delivery?

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 [email protected]

Closing Date: 5 October 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.

This position is being advertised concurrently, internally and externally. In accordance with UTS policy, priority consideration will be given to suitably qualified redeployment candidates, while applications are also welcomed from suitable candidates in the external market.

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 Recruitment 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.

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