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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 Project Support Officer is responsible for the ongoing support of the delivery, coordination, and reporting of the UTS Respect.Now.Always. (RNA) program.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating programs and activities that support students and staff. Working closely with the Program Manager and in collaboration with UTS faculties, institutes, and university services, you’ll help implement and review RNA’s initiatives focused on preventing sexual violence.

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

• Supporting the delivery of the Respect.Now.Always. (RNA) Program by coordinating volunteers and ambassadors, managing merchandise, and maintaining effective administrative systems.
• Assisting with recruitment processes including advertising, scheduling interviews, and issuing contracts for RNA ambassadors.
• Managing communication channels including emails, phone enquiries, social media, and drafting content for web and print to engage students and staff.
• Coordinating and supporting the planning and execution of RNA events and training sessions, including logistics, venue bookings, and liaising with internal teams; flexibility to work outside standard hours is required.
• Acting as a first point of contact for stakeholder enquiries and maintain accurate and accessible contact lists.
• Collecting and maintaining feedback and data for evaluation and reporting, ensuring proper file management and program improvement.

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

1. Experience managing systems and processes with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders. Experience drafting correspondence, social media content, and managing shared inboxes.
3. A respectful and empathetic approach to working in a program focused on preventing sexual violence and gender-based violence (GBV), with an understanding of the importance of psychological safety.
4. A strong commitment to centring the needs, voices, and safety of the university community in all aspects of program delivery and engagement.
5. Experience supporting the planning and delivery of events, including logistics and volunteer management. Willingness to work flexible hours when required.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, showing initiative, resilience, and adaptability in a sensitive and evolving program context.

Remuneration & Benefits

• 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 part time (FTE 0.8, 4 days a week) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

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For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please see the attached position description.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission within your cover letter along with a resume. 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 IRC314342 and your name.

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

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.