Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Industry Engagement

UTS has a bold vision to be a leading university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. Our cutting-edge facilities support excellence in teaching and research, and embody our commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, External Engagement and Partnerships, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Industry Engagement will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of UTS's pan-university industry engagement agenda. This newly created role will lead the development of a more integrated, commercial and high-performing model for engagement across corporates, SMEs, start-ups, government, not-for-profits, professions and community partners.

Positioning UTS as the #1 university for industry, the PVC will lead a multi-functional portfolio spanning Industry Partnerships Development, Partnerships Delivery, Industry Skills and Learning, and Entrepreneurship. Working at the intersection of academia and industry, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in increasing the volume, depth and quality of external engagement, strengthening revenue generation, enabling knowledge exchange, and enhancing outcomes for students, staff and partners.

This senior role offers an outstanding opportunity for a credible and accomplished leader, from within or beyond higher education, with the capability to bridge academic and external environments. Candidates will bring strong strategic and commercial acumen, plus a track record of leading complex partnership, engagement, enterprise or innovation activity. They will also demonstrate the judgement, presence and interpersonal style to shape teams and build trust with academic colleagues whilst engaging effectively and delivering outcomes with external partners.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry, Julie Patterson and Andrew Ng at Boyden on +61 (2) 9225 7400 or andrew.ng@boyden.com.

Closing date: 18 May 2026