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 The Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion (CSJI) leads UTS's strategy and programs to advance equity, inclusion and social impact across the University. The Community Engagement and Impact team connects UTS with community partners, bringing community voice and priorities into teaching, learning, research and institutional practice to deliver meaningful social impact and create opportunities for our staff and students.

About the Role

Working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice and Inclusion), you will provide strategic leadership for community engagement at UTS and lead the Centre's Community Engagement and Impact team. You will position CSJI as the 'front door' for the community sector at UTS, building strategic and reciprocal partnerships that respond to community priorities while creating meaningful opportunities for UTS staff and students.

Within UTS, you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of university-wide community engagement and related social justice initiatives, working across faculties and divisions to strengthen community-engaged teaching, research and practice.

About You

You are a senior strategic and collaborative leader with significant experience in community engagement, higher education, partnership development and social impact. You know how to build trusted, reciprocal relationships with community and external partners, while navigating complex organisations and influencing senior stakeholders. You can translate community priorities and strategic objectives into practical action, bringing people together across organisational boundaries to create sustainable outcomes and meaningful social impact.

Role Responsibilities

- Position CSJI as UTS's 'front door' for the community sector, building and strengthening strategic partnerships that connect community priorities with UTS expertise, teaching, research, staff and students.
- Lead the strategic direction and delivery of UTS's approach on community engagement, including the Community Engagement Charter, Engaged Teaching and Learning Strategy and related social justice initiatives.




- Partner with faculties and divisions to strengthen community-engaged teaching, research and practice and embed high-quality community engagement across UTS.
- Build influential and mutually beneficial relationships across UTS and with community, government, philanthropic and sector partners.
- Lead the Community Engagement and Impact team, overseeing community partnerships, engaged teaching and learning and social impact initiatives, and leading a capable and collaborative team.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

- Highly developed leadership, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to build trusted and reciprocal partnerships with community and across complex organisations.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical and prioritisation capability in complex operating environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-level policy, report and presentation skills.
- Strong knowledge of social impact, community-engaged practice, strategy development and implementation, with a demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.

Experience

- Demonstrated senior strategic leadership experience, including building partnerships and sustaining partnerships with community organisations and other external stakeholders to deliver on shared outcomes.
- Significant experience developing, implementing and evaluating innovative programs or policies addressing equity, diversity, social justice or social inclusion at a systemic level.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing diverse staff and building effective, collaborative teams.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial expertise in community engagement, social impact, or social justice. Experience in or with higher education is desirable.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: SSG 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 adaptable 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 IRC349327 and your name.

1.a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria below (2 pages)

- a copy of your resume (5 pages)

Selection Criteria

- Please describe a time when you led the development and implementation of a strategic community engagement, social impact,



or social justice initiative. What was your approach, and what outcomes were achieved?
- Provide an example of how you have built and sustained a strategic partnership with a community organisation or sector partner. How did you ensure the partnership responded to community priorities while also delivering value for your organisation?
- Describe your experience leading and developing high-performing teams while managing multiple complex programs or projects. How did you balance competing priorities and ensure successful 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: Sunday, 22 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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