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 role The Director, Learning and Curriculum is an exciting opportunity to strategically lead and advance the University's strategic goals through leadership in curriculum design, administration, management; and in learning innovation and academic capability development.

Role responsibilities

Reporting to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), the Director Learning and Curriculum (LCU) provides strategic advice and operational leadership across curriculum governance, course accreditation, academic policy, and teaching practices. The role works in close partnership with faculties, academic leaders, and central units to embed graduate capabilities, digital learning, and inclusive pedagogies into the curriculum; and; leads university-wide initiatives that support lifelong learning, student success, and the integration of research and teaching.

The Director LCU role ensures that UTS delivers a student-centred, future-focused, inclusive, and globally relevant education that prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Refer to the position description for more detail.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should provide their CV and a written response of no more than three (3) pages addressing the criteria below:

Leadership and Institutional Impact

Demonstrated experience leading significant institution-wide initiatives in learning, teaching, curriculum, assessment or academic quality that have delivered measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Academic Quality and Innovation





Demonstrated ability to balance innovation and continuous improvement with academic quality, governance, policy and regulatory requirements in a complex higher education environment.

Influence and Stakeholder Management

Proven capacity to build productive relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior academic leaders, governance bodies, professional staff and external partners.

Building Organisational Capability

Demonstrated success in developing institutional capability, driving change and leading people to achieve sustainable improvements in learning, teaching and curriculum practice.

What we offer A competitive remuneration package, including an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation, will be on offer to the successful candidate. This role is classified as an SSG2.

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

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC348123 and your name.

1.a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and responding to the selection criteria above

2.a copy of your resume 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).

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.? Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started,



please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

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: Sunday 8 November 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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