Social Justice is core business for The University of Technology Sydney (UTS). A public-purpose institution, UTS is boldly committed to contributing to positive social change. We are the first university in Australia to create a whole-system response to our social impact purpose through the UTS Social Impact Framework. The framework brings connection to diverse efforts from across the university in a clearly articulated roadmap of outcomes and operational priorities.

About the Centre

The Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion (CSJI) is the coordinating vehicle for the implementation of the Social Impact Framework across the university, and for driving the university’s social justice agenda more broadly. It is also responsible for leading and evaluating a number of whole of university equity and diversity strategies, including the Athena Swan pilot, the University’s Widening Participation Strategy, and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

The Social Impact Research and Evaluation Specialist contributes to the enhancement of social impact at UTS through supporting the ongoing strategic rollout, development, and evaluation of the UTS Social Impact Framework. The incumbent is also responsible for the management of related research and evaluation initiatives and developing, delivering and/or overseeing capability building programs across teaching, research, and administration/operations.

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following six key selection criteria points below:

• Extensive knowledge of research and evaluation methods, strategies and theoretical frameworks
• Ability to design and conduct quality research
• Experience in developing, implementing and reviewing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in a social research environment, drawing on mixed methodologies that gather both quantitative and qualitative data
• High-level report writing, including researching and analysing information and data for final project reports, committee reports, annual reports, project reviews and publications.
• Ability to design and deliver evaluation capacity building learning opportunities in both face to face and online formats.
• Strong commitment to and knowledge of social justice values and practices, with an understanding of equity issues as they relate to the higher education sector.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary: $108,352 to $123,401 pa (HEW 8)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This appointment will be on a full -time basis on a continuing contract.

How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section).

In addition to your CV and Cover Letter; you are also required to address only the above six 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. 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 IRC229849 and your name

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team via [email protected], using the subject line: Social Impact Research and Evaluation Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.