VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT

SHARE IN OUR VISION TO BE A LEADING PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY RECOGNISED FOR ITS GLOBAL IMPACT

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is seeking its fifth Vice–Chancellor and President; a leader of intellectual distinction and professional standing who will lead UTS in its ambition to become a leading public university of technology.

UTS is dynamic, engaging and inclusive.

UTS is defined by its support for the economic, social and cultural prosperity of its communities. UTS’s commitment to high impact research, our global, practice-orientated learning model and enduring industry partnerships, at home and abroad, have seen UTS surge ahead in the global rankings.

UTS is ranked 9th in the world and 1st in Australia in the 2021 THE Young University Rankings.

We are measured by the success of our students, staff and partners and our commitment to research, innovation and the dissemination of knowledge. We engage our students in creative and inspiring learning that enables them to build strong professional identities, future-focused graduate capabilities and global citizenship. We are ranked in the top 70 universities globally for the employability of our graduates.

As a leading partner of Sydney’s Tech Central innovation precinct, we are committed to creative and digital innovation in education and research. As society transforms to a lifetime of learning approach, our collaboration and engagement with industry and the professions is enabling us to co-create flexible, real-world and personalised learning experiences.

The Vice-Chancellor and President is the chief executive officer and responsible to the UTS Council for the strategic direction and overall management of the University, and for engagement with the wider community. Council is seeking to appoint an outstanding leader who embraces the University’s purpose and values and who is committed to excellence and delivering positive social impact.

For more information about UTS visit uts.edu.au. Initial enquiries, and requests for further information, may be directed, in confidence, to Dr Birgit Brandt, Perrett Laver at UTSVC@perrettlaver.com.

To apply, or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference 5302, your application should include a cover letter and full curriculum vitae.

Applications must be received no later than 5pm AEST on Monday 6th September.