Address
Form of work
SalaryOur 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, and endeavours to undertake excellent research that delivers global impact.
About the Team
Graduate Research School is responsible for providing strategic leadership, innovation, and excellence in research training across the University. The School is central to meeting the goals of the UTS Research Strategy. Our aim is to produce the next generation of the research workforce to lead in industry, academia, and professions and to become known as the destination for training for research careers in industry.
About the role
Located in the Graduate Research Operations team at the Graduate Research School, the Graduate Research Coordinatoris responsible for providing high level expertise, administration and service and strategic support in complex issues related to HDR (Higher Degree by Research) admissions, candidature management, examination and graduation, collaborative research degrees, governance, and compliance.
The coordinator is also responsible for managing projects within the team and providing high level support for HDR policy development.
If successful for the role, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high level administration and support in complex cases and processes related to the HDR journey from application to conferral
- Provide expert advice and guidance to HDR students, supervisors and the UTS Research Community on all aspects of HDR administration
- Monitor and process all changes to HDR candidature in accordance with the university's rules, timeline, and team's agreed timeframe
- Monitor and process HDR examinationsto ensure fast examination turn around
- Develop a high level of expertise and knowledge of University and government policies, legislation and procedures related to HDR matters
- Develop a detailed knowledge and high level of proficiency of the University's enterprise systems for students & researchers
With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following five (5) key selection criteria points below:
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship building skills with the ability to maintain good collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of people and networks.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines in order to complete tasks and achieve objectives
- Demonstrated capacity to provide a high quality client-focused customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment including the capacity to contribute to decision making and the achievement of shared outcomes
- High level critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $91,254 to $98,805 pa (HEW 6)
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, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
The Graduate Research School currently operate on a hybrid working arrangement, which includes 3 days in the office.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
- full details of the application process;
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC270221 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ***********@uts.edu.au
Closing Date: 21st February 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.
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.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
