Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer

About UTS

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

The role sits within the UTS Transdisciplinary School in a team focused on delivering industry-engaged learning experiences that bring together students, academics and external partners to work on meaningful real-world challenges with impact beyond the classroom.

The work of the team sits at the intersection of education, industry engagement and program delivery. We work closely with academic staff, professional colleagues and external partners to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to work on complex real-world challenges.

From stakeholder engagement, program coordination, process improvement and project delivery, we work across a broad range of activities to ensure students, academics and partners have a positive experience of engagement with UTS. We're looking for someone who is interested in setting up quality university and industry relationships, is comfortable working independently, takes initiative and is motivated by delivering excellent outcomes for a diverse range of stakeholders.

About the Role

The Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and delivery of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, industry engagement initiatives and partnership programs across the Transdisciplinary School.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role manages competing priorities, identifies opportunities for improvement and takes ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes for students, academic staff and industry partners. The position works across a complex stakeholder environment, building productive relationships with academics, professional staff and external organisations to ensure programs are delivered effectively, professionally and in accordance with university priorities.

The role proactively identifies risks, seeks clarification early when required and exercises sound judgement to resolve issues and continuously improve processes, systems and stakeholder experiences. The Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer is expected to:

• Take ownership of assigned WIL and industry engagement activities, managing delivery from planning through to evaluation and reporting.

• Independently coordinate multiple concurrent programs and stakeholder activities, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and service expectations are met.

• Identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities and proactively develop solutions or escalate matters appropriately.

A full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities are detailed in the accompanying Position Statement.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $101,262 to $109,641 per annum (HEW 6)

This role attracts 17% superannuation 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 full time and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for a period of up to 14 months (with of possibility of extension). A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite (team set days) at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus and working remotely.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit:

1. Your current CV

2. A cover letter (maximum two-pages), with examples that address your suitability against the following role criteria:

i. Experience independently creating clear, professional and persuasive communication to support successful project or program delivery.

ii. Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, building relationships and navigating ambiguity in deadline-driven projects.

iii. Experience demonstrating initiative, sound judgement and proactive problem solving.

iv. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC347601 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited Australian work rights for this appointment.

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

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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.