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 Jumbunna
Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (Jumbunna) at UTS assists the University to contribute effectively to Australia's educational and social development by making UTS staff and students aware of Indigenous Australian cultures and associated issues. It is committed to improving the quality of teaching and research at UTS by facilitating active links with the Indigenous community, higher education institutions, and other professions with particular emphasis on Australia's growth as a multi-cultural nation.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged.
About the role
The proactive and experienced Executive Assistant will support the senior leadership team including the Director, Distinguished Professor and Industry Professor Treaty and TruthTelling, and will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of Jumbunna Institute - Research.
About You
As the Executive Assistant, you will:
* Provide high-level executive support to the senior leadership team, ensuring the delivery of professional, confidential, and efficient services across a broad range of administrative functions.
* Co-ordinate activities on behalf of the leadership team, including diary and email management, preparation of internal and external communications, anticipating needs, and ensuring timely and accurate support.
* Prepare high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and briefing materials; manage travel arrangements and itineraries; and oversee visiting delegations.
* Organise all aspects of meetings for the leadership teams and committees, including scheduling, venue coordination, agenda preparation, distribution of papers, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
With examples from your previous work experience, please provide, in a separate document, a statement (maximum one page) addressing the following:
* Your interest in working with the Institute/Unit and in Executive Assistant opportunities.
* How your skills and experience align with the core capabilities of the role, including organisation and attention to detail, communication, time management, stakeholder engagement, and managing competing priorities.
* Your experience supporting senior leaders or teams in a high-volume or complex work environment.
* An example demonstrating how you have improved or streamlined an administrative or operational process.
* How you contribute positively to team culture and foster inclusive and professional working environments.
Base Salary Range: $83,906 pa (HEW 5.1)
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
In addition to your resume, you are required to submit a separate document providing a candidate statement (maximum one page) addressing the points outlined above.
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.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC331660 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 recruitment@uts.edu.au.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.
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.
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