Officer, Global Mobility Programs, Faculty Engagement

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney is seeking an Officer, Global Mobility Programs (Faculty Engagement) to support and coordinate the university’s mobility programs for international students and staff. You will work with faculties and partner institutions to promote outbound short programs, inbound study abroad, and reciprocal exchanges, ensuring smooth recruitment, admission and participant management.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project coordination, with a

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement with students, staff and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication for advice, sessions and communications.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage end-to-end processes and deadlines.
• Digital literacy to manage data in databases and systems.
• Knowledge of student mobility programs and compliance aspects.
• Understanding of equity, accessibility, wellbeing and duty of care in student support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculties and staff to develop outbound short programs and partnerships.
• Support inbound cohort programs and partnerships, including training and information.
• Facilitate faculty engagement by linking internal and external partners for student participation.
• Plan and run virtual or physical events for inbound/outbound programs to ensure prep and safety.
• Assist lodge applications for government grants and manage these to support participation.
• Create promotional collateral and present programs to prospective student groups online and in person.
• Prepare communications to assist students and partners with program planning and applications.
• Provide analysis and support to improve processes with faculties and student centres.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Organisational and administrative

Digital capability

Mobility programs knowledge

Student support understanding

Job description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. 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 Team

UTS International sits within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and leads delivery of the UTS International Strategy and the university’s internationalisation objectives.

Working collaboratively with faculties and other central units, UTS International plays a pivotal role in advancing international strategies and initiatives across the university. The division provides central guidance and draws on deep international expertise, including insights into global and regional landscapes, local engagement practices, and the cultural contexts that shape international partnerships, ensuring cohesive and impactful outcomes aligned with UTS’s strategic priorities.

About the Role

The Officer, Global Mobility Programs (Faculty Engagement) works within the team to support the University’s Global Mobility Programs, providing advice and specific support facilitating effective faculty engagement for program success.

The incumbent’s responsibilities include promotion and administration support for outbound Short Term Programs, reciprocal Exchange Programs, and inbound Study Abroad (fee-paying) opportunities; ranging from recruitment, admission and management of program participants; provision of client-focussed service and support to academic leads; and effective collaboration and engagement with partner universities, agents and third-party providers.

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

• Collaborating closely with faculty academics and other staff to develop and deliver outbound short programs.
• Supporting the operation of inbound cohort programs and partnerships, including support training and information provision.
• Facilitating faculty engagement, linking internal and external partners to ensure support and student participation in faculty programs.
• Planning and delivering a range of events and activities (virtual or physical) for students participating in inbound and outbound Exchange Programs, Short Programs and Study Abroad Programs to ensure adequate preparation, compliance, health and safety and student support.
• Providing support to lodge applications for Australian or other government grant programs and administering these to support Global Program participation.
• Developing promotional collateral, and promoting Programs to prospective student groups via online and face-to-face information sessions
• Preparing communications and providing advice to assist students and partners with planning and applications to programs.
• Providing advice, analysis and support, and collaboratively improving processes with UTS Faculties and Student Centres, to enable Global Programs.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following six (6) key selection criteria:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective and trusted relationships with students, academic and professional staff, and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and accurate advice, deliver information sessions, and prepare student and partner communications.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail, including the ability to manage end-to-end application processes, documentation, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong digital capability, with demonstrated confidence using databases and systems, to maintain accurate student data and effective program delivery.
• Knowledge of student mobility programs and administrative cycles, for student exchange, study abroad or short-term global programs, together with understanding of compliance requirements for government funding, privacy, records management, insurance and risk.
• Understanding of student support considerations, including equity, accessibility, wellbeing, duty of care and effective pre-departure preparation.

Base Salary Range: $101, 277 - $109, 651 pa (HEW 6)

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, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until December 2027

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing 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 are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.