Executive Officer

About Us 

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct.  UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focusses on improving health outcomes in both local and global communities. Our teaching and learning encourages an active learning approach and results in graduates that are highly sought after by employers. A long-standing partner of healthcare professions, UTS engages in clinically relevant research that informs policy and improves practice and patient outcomes both in Australia and overseas.

About the Role 

The Executive Officer provides high level executive support to the Dean and Faculty General Manager (FGM) in the Faculty of Health. The Executive Officer undertakes a wide range of high-level responsibilities to support the achievement of the Health strategy, by developing and leading the implementation of plans and special projects across Health. 

The Executive Officer is expected to advise the Dean and FGM about critical and emerging issues, new initiatives and policy/regulatory matters, make recommendations and lead the implementation of plans to address such issues. The appointee will undertake research and assessment of a wide variety of issues, draft protocols and procedures, coordinate a range of projects and liaison activities and act on the FGMs behalf on designated matters

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• High level analytical, problem-solving and writing skills (with the ability to draft policy papers and reports) 

• Personal attributes including a high level of initiative and energy, collegiality, flexibility, personal integrity and accountability. 

• High level data analytics skills and the ability to manipulate data and present it in meaningful as to inform executive decision making. 

• Strong information technology skills including demonstrated high-level experience using Microsoft Office suite. Automation skills will be highly desirable.

• Demonstrated policy analysis and development skills 

• Demonstrated experience working for senior executives, preferably in a University and faculty setting 

Remuneration

Base Salary: $132,164 to $138,457 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Staff Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

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

How To Apply

Closing Date:                Monday 15th April 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Accessibility

UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all. 

In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact ***********@uts.edu.au 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. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.