At UTS, we’re changing the game. We’re on a journey to be the leading university of technology and we’re moving the world forward with our breakthroughs. You won’t find any sandstone here. We work at the nexus of creativity, technology and innovation and we want bright minds and constantly curious people to help us make it happen. As a young university, our goal is to connect, collaborate and make an impact with purpose and passion.

About the Role The Senior Central Services Officer is accountable to the Manager, Central Services and is responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of Central Services across the University. The role combines team leadership and hands-on physical operational delivery with a strategic approach to service planning, continuous improvement and stakeholder support, ensuring campus environments are secure, well presented, hygienic, functional and compliant with relevant regulatory and University requirements.

Working closely with and supporting the Manager, Central Services, the position will coordinate staff and contractors, translate service priorities into effective work programs, and maintain strong communication with staff, students, visitors and service partners. The role provides operational oversight across events, relocations, cleaning, hygiene, grounds and health and safety activities, while identifying opportunities to improve service quality, responsiveness and efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring regular participation in the physical delivery of services across the campus. The successful applicant will lead by example, including moving and setting up furniture and equipment, preparing spaces for classes, events and relocations, undertaking inspections, allocating work and supporting the team across multiple campus locations.

Day-to-day, your responsibilities will include;

- Leading, coordinating and supporting the Central Services team to deliver safe, responsive and high-quality services aligned with University priorities.
- Planning and supervising daily work programs for approximately two direct reports, including allocating priorities, monitoring performance and building team capability.
- Supporting the Manager, Central Services with service planning, operational reporting, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement and the implementation of strategic initiatives.




- Coordinating and actively participating in classroom, event, exhibition, function and office-relocation setups.
- Physically moving, arranging and setting up furniture, equipment and materials required to support University activities.
- Managing contractors and coordinating services to achieve agreed safety, quality, time and service outcomes.
- Undertaking regular inspections of public spaces and facilities, resolving operational issues and ensuring presentation standards are maintained.
- Taking a strategic and customer-focused approach to service delivery by analysing demand, anticipating emerging needs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and the campus experience.

About You

As the Senior Central Services Officer, you will have:

1. Ability to carry out physical works, i.e. movement of furniture and equipment frequently.
2. Demonstrated experience leading and developing a small operational team, including allocating work, setting priorities and managing performance.
3. Extensive hands-on experience coordinating event setups, office relocations and the safe movement and installation of furniture and equipment.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver services strategically, support continuous improvement and translate organisational priorities into practical work programs.
5. Experience managing contractors, budgets, procurement and service performance in a complex operational environment.
6. Knowledge of commercial cleaning, grounds and pest-control services, supported by experience using works management systems or similar computerised service-management tools.

Other mandatory requirements;

1. Current NSW Driving Licence
2. Working With Children Check (current or ability to obtain one if successful)
3. The successful candidate for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.



Each application will be considered on its merits.

Please address the above selection criteria within your cover letter as part of your application.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $ 101,262 - $109,641 (HEW 6)

This role attracts 17% superannuation 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 on-site appointment and will be made on a continuing basis.

How to Apply To apply, please submit;

1. Your current resume
2. A cover letter that outlines your motivation for applying for this role, as well as addressing the six (6) selection criteria listed above under ‘About You’

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC345761 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59PM AEST

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Previous applicants need not reapply

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.

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📌 Senior Central Services Officer (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney