Strategic Research & Security Executive Advisor

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS is seeking a highly experienced Executive Officer to support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). The role focuses on shaping strategic priorities, translating fast-moving issues into clear decisions and coordinating initiatives across the university and with government, industry and partners.

The portfolio spans research strategy, translation, infrastructure and research security, requiring autonomy, professional judgement and capacity to engage with sensitive information and national

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as an Executive Officer or senior executive adviser.
• Knowledge of university research strategy, funding, governance, policy and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and executive briefings on complex research and national security matters.
• Coordinate high-risk, high-impact matters and ensure institutional alignment.
• Lead governance, audit, regulatory reporting or assurance activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Governance knowledge

Digital capability

Tools

AI-enabled productivity

Job description

UTS is seeking a highly experienced Executive Officer to support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). The role focuses on shaping strategic priorities, translating fast-moving issues into clear decisions and coordinating initiatives across the university and with government, industry and partners.

The portfolio spans research strategy, translation, infrastructure and research security, requiring autonomy, professional judgement and capacity to engage with sensitive information and national