Operating model implementation

This initiative is to support the university to become financially sustainable so we can continue investing in and delivering exceptional education for our students and impactful research for our communities. 

The operating model implementation plans set out how professional services will be delivered across UTS and were first proposed and consulted on with staff last year. The plans confirms changes that will strengthen how services are delivered across all areas of the university including for our education, research, industry and international engagement and faculty support, providing more consistent, coordinated and efficient services across the university. 

 “Our priority is to put UTS on a stronger, more resilient and financially sustainable footing so we can continue to invest in and grow our teaching and research priorities, deliver impact for our community and ensure an excellent student experience,” said Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Parfitt.

The changes have been shaped by and reflect the feedback provided by staff. 

“Our staff have helped identify final plans through constructive feedback as part of consultations and I thank them for their professionalism, resilience and care for one another and our shared commitment to UTS and our students.”

UTS began the OSI in late 2024, in response to the challenging operating environment for the sector. 

“We have consulted and worked with our staff throughout the process to identify improvements to how the university operates to ensure the UTS is resilient and financially sustainable and continues to meet the expectations of our community.”

The release of the implementation plans completes the final key milestones of the OSI.  Overall annual savings delivered through the initiative are approximately $70 million. 

“We know that when we are talking about savings and jobs we are talking about colleagues, people and teams. Every job loss is difficult, and we do not take the impacts lightly. I’m relieved we have been able to reduce job losses and are supporting staff through placement and redeployment opportunities wherever possible,” Professor Parfitt said. 

Our focus is now on implementing and embedding the changes to ensure the university is set up for long term success.