Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact and a world leading university in relation to Indigenous education and research with Indigenous self-determination at the heart of what we do. 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 role

The Senior Project Officer manages a range of student-related processes including being accountable for developing, implementing and supporting programs designed to increase the numbers and the student satisfaction of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the Faculty of Law and Transdisciplinary School. This is across Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses that are specific to Faculty of Law and Transdisciplinary School.

This role works to strategise and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student mentoring, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student pathways, developing relationships across UTS, particularly with Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (Jumbunna) and the Lifetime Learner Experience (LLE) Unit. In addition, the Senior Project Officer will provide high level project coordination and networking, external communication and profile raising, planning and management functions for the Faculty across and creating First nations law networks.

About You

As the Senior Project Officer, you will:

• Provide strategic support, program development, and end-to-end coordination across the Faculty of Law and UTS, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote Indigenous participation in law, enhance cultural safety, support student retention and satisfaction initiatives, advise senior leadership, build partnerships, and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Develop and implement mentoring programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to attract and retain participation, improve student satisfaction, support the success of low SES students, and grow the Indigenous student cohort.
• Develop partnerships to secure work placement opportunities, internships and related initiatives, and collaborate across the University to coordinate Indigenous input and best practice in student and staff experience.
• Ensure Indigenous law and TD students at UTS have access to appropriate support services and pastoral care to maximise their academic success.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across UTS to contribute to decision-making and provide advice on academic policy and Indigenous student programs.

With examples from your previous work experience, please outline, in a separate document, how you meet the following five selection criteria points below:

1. A degree in a relevant area with at least 4 years work experience or extensive experience and management expertise in administrative, project support of relevant programs.
2. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective strategies for the recruitment, retention, and?support of Indigenous students in a higher education setting.
3. Demonstrated experience in building internal and external partnerships to support Indigenous programs within the Faculty of Law.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects end-to-end, managing scope, timelines, resources, risks and stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes.
5. High level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples.

Role Eligibility

Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UTS under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:

• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $107,402 to $118,813 pa (HEW 7)

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, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

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 IRC336501 and your name.

For more details about the role or for specific enquiries or issues with your application, please direct them to Kyle Plant in the UTS Recruitment Team at ***********@uts.edu.au.

Closing Date:? Monday 4th May 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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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.