Social Impact Practitioner

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Team

Social justice is core business for UTS, with the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion (CSJI) committed to providing strong leadership in equity and diversity in the higher education sector and ensuring an inclusive work and study environment for our staff and students. The Centre supports a range of staff- and student-focused equity and inclusion strategies, activities, training and events in areas including cultural diversity, disability, gender and sexual orientation.

About the Role

The Social Impact Practitioner sits as part of the UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion’s Community Engagement and Impact Team, which has a focus on community engaged research, teaching, learning and practice. Key programs include UTS Shopfront, UTS SOUL Award, UTS Social Impact Grants and the Social Impact Lab. The position provides overall research and program support to a range of community engagement initiatives relating to the enhancing social Impact broadly at UTS and the Social Impact Lab.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

• Engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders, developing and building impactful partnerships and maintaining relationships.
• Project management and implementation, including developing overall project plans, tasks, deliverables and milestones, budgeting, timelines, resource support, data management and reporting.
• Contributing to the implementation of the Community Engagement Charter.
• Managing communication needs, liaising with relevant colleagues and partners including the development of case studies or reports, promotion of social impact initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, and the dissemination of program outcomes and social impact narratives in relevant ways and formats.
• Supervising casual staff and volunteers that contribute to the program including appointing and managing their contracts and timesheets.
• Contributing to the ongoing knowledge, evaluation and reporting of social impact programs including undertaking community-based and engaged research.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following five (5) key selection criteria: 

1. Demonstrated community engagement skills, including experience in listening and collaborating with community 
2. Demonstrated facilitation skills and the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders to work towards a common goal
3. High-level written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
5. Understanding of social impact and participatory research and evaluation methodologies

Base Salary Range: $111,740 - $ 123,611 per annum (HEW 7) pro rata

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) 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 part time (0.6FTE) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below.

To apply, please submit:

1. Your current resume
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation in applying for the role, as well as addressing the five (5) key selection criteria listed above

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.

The preferred browser while applying is Microsoft Edge.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC348781 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance. 

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.