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About the Role

The Human Technology Institute (HTI) is currently recruiting for an Operations Coordinator to provide a wide range of administrative services to support HTI’s effective performance across all its operations.

The University of Technology Sydney has established the Human Technology Institute to be an authoritative voice in Australia and internationally on the leadership of responsible technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), for the public good. HTI will work to maximise public benefit in the design and use of new technologies, and address harm especially to the most vulnerable members of our community caused by poor design and use of such technologies. The Institute will embody three interconnected laboratories on AI and new technology: the Skills Lab; the Tools Lab; and the Policy Lab.

As the Operations Coordinator, you will:

• Establish and maintain effective administrative systems to support HTI programs
• Provide support with copywriting, collateral of brand logos and other marketing documents
• Troubleshoot and problem solve a range of queries and issues relating to IT, AV, Finance in line with UTS processes and protocols
• Assist with diary management for HTI meetings and travel bookings
• Manage financial administration
• Provide recruitment administration support

With examples from your previous work experience, please outline, in a separate document, how you meet the following four (4) key selection criteria points below:

• Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills, and an ability to manage competing priorities

• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining effective administrative systems

• High-level problem-solving skills
• High level of competence in using office management software especially in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other UTS software and systems (databases, TRIM)

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

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $73,949 to $84,598 pa (HEW 5).

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 fixed term contract for 3 years.

How to Apply

In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to address the above four key selection criteria requested above in your submission in a separate document.

Click Apply Now to submit your application. Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.

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 IRC225520and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Coordinator 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. 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 diverse cohorts of women, particularly First Nations; culturally and linguistically diverse; those who identify as LGBTIQ and those who live with disability.