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

The new UTS Startups incubator is designed to be the hub for Sydney's most promising emerging startups, with a focus on fostering member success, delivering outstanding student experiences alongside these startups, and facilitating meaningful connections between members and the resources they need, including opportunities offered by UTS.

About the Role

• Leading the design, management and continuous improvement of the UTS Startups incubator, ensuring a high-quality and engaging environment for startup founders, students and community members.
• Managing a team responsible for day-to-day incubator operations, member services, events, onboarding processes and community engagement activities.
• Developing and delivering innovative community-building programs, events and networking opportunities that strengthen collaboration, peer learning and member connections.
• Driving member acquisition, retention and revenue growth through effective management of memberships, agreements, renewals, pricing reviews and customer experience initiatives.
• Overseeing incubator facilities, workspace allocation, booking systems and access management to optimise resource utilisation and user experience.
• Ensuring compliance with university policies, financial and procurement requirements, while identifying opportunities to improve operational processes, controls and reporting.

1. Startup Ecosystem and Community Building Experience - Describe your experience building and supporting startup communities, incubators, accelerators or similar entrepreneurial environments. Include examples of how you have fostered peer learning, facilitated valuable connections, and created initiatives that increased engagement and participation within a community.
2. Operational Leadership and Service Delivery - Provide examples of your experience managing the day-to-day operations of a shared workspace, incubator, coworking space or similar service environment. Include your experience overseeing onboarding processes, member services, facilities, systems, agreements, bookings, access arrangements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership - Describe your experience leading staff and working with a diverse range of stakeholders in an academic environment, including academics, internal functional teams, industry partners, and students. Provide examples demonstrating your ability to build productive relationships, influence outcomes and deliver high-quality experiences for participants and outcomes for stakeholders.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $109,014 - $120,596 pa (HEW 7)

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, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 1 year.

How To Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below.

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.

The preferred browser while applying is Microsoft Edge.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC340022 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at rec••••••••@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

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 rec••••••••@uts.edu.au 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.