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

Women in Engineering and IT is a unit in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at UTS. Our initiatives include primary and high school programs, scholarships, industry mentoring, community events and Ambassadorship for staff and students, and research.

Our community has over 1000 staff and students across the university engaging with our initiatives and events. All our programs are evaluated for impact and we partner with many internal and external stakeholders including UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, UTS Athena Swan program, industry partners and community organisations.

About the Role

The Program Officer will create and lead social change by planning, delivering and evaluating initiatives so that study and career journeys in Engineering and IT are not limited by gender.

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

• Plan and execute community events like coffee hours and cultural celebrations and develop a new post-COVID community strategy.
• Support the WiEIT Program Coordinator in organising major events and track the community development budget.
• Redesign, implement, and evaluate the Gender Equity Ambassador Leadership program, including recruitment, engagement, and workshop coordination.
• Manage grant budgets and assess program impact through data analysis, overseeing ambassador sub-committees.
• Assist in the selection process for women in engineering and IT scholarships.
• Develop strategies to boost student and staff engagement post-COVID, focusing on inclusive participation.
• Lead communications efforts, crafting strategies, managing digital/print media activities, and ensuring compliance with UTS policies.

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

1. Demonstrated experience in event management, including planning, implementation and review cycles is desirable
2. Proven ability to build relationships and positive rapport with a range of stakeholders
3. Strong interest in diversity & inclusion
4. Project management: excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines
5. Demonstrated experience in volunteer management or similar community engagement
6. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills including experience in digital communications and marketing tools.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $92,851 to $100,534 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.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

How To Apply

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.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. 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. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC290920and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] using the subject line: WiEIT Program Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] 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.