Executive Officer

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 role sits within the International Division, reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor International (DVCI) and works closely with senior leadership. The DVCI leads UTS's international strategy and works across faculties and professional portfolios to strengthen the University's global impact. 

How the Executive Officer will contribute
The Executive Officer will provide strategic support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor International through analysis, advice and coordination of strategic priorities, including: 
• Strategic coordination: translate the DVC International's priorities into coordinated plans, decisions, accountabilities and follow-through across UTS.
• Executive advice: provide concise, evidence-based advice that integrates policy, market intelligence, finance, risk and stakeholder considerations.
• Recruitment insight: support oversight of the international recruitment pipeline, enrolment forecasts, market and channel performance, diversification and revenue exposure.
• Partnership stewardship: support the identification, assessment and performance review of priority international partnerships.
• Policy and risk: identify implications arising from Australian international education policy and regulation, geopolitical change, foreign arrangements, sanctions and reputational risk.
• Portfolio performance: maintain a clear view of priorities, milestones, KPIs, dependencies and risks, and ensure that proposals reaching the DVC are decision-ready.
• Senior engagement: prepare high-quality briefings and support effective relationships with faculties, government, diplomatic representatives, overseas universities and other partners.

What success will require
In addition, to the Selection Criteria in the formal Position Description, we will particularly value:
• sound executive judgement, discretion and the confidence to offer candid advice;
• strong written, analytical and financial capability;
• knowledge of international higher education and related policies and regulations;
• commercial awareness and the ability to test business cases, assumptions and forecasts; 
• cultural intelligence and credibility with senior stakeholders across different countries;

The nature of the role
This is more than a coordination or committee-support position. The successful candidate will create additional strategic capacity for the DVC International by anticipating issues, connecting activity across the University.

Required Qualifications
Degree qualification or equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training or experience.
Refer to the formal Position Description for the position details and expectations.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $146,670.00 - $153,652.00 (HEW 9) Plus 17% Superannuation (Pension)

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 (in three separate documents) and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC348784 and your name.
• a cover letter stating your motivation for applying
• a copy of your resume
• responses to the three Written Response questions below

Written response questions
Candidates are required to provide a written response to each question below. Responses must not exceed 250 words per question and should use specific examples wherever possible.
• Describe an example of how you coordinated a strategic priority across different teams or areas. What approach did you take and what was achieved?
• Outline your experience in international education (or another international context) and explain how it has prepared you to contribute effectively in this role.
• Give an example of how you influenced people outside your direct authority to achieve a shared strategic outcome.

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 Talent@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: 3 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
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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.