UTS Enterprise Bargaining update. Wins for Professional Staff
Your bargaining team has now attended 11 meetings since September 2025 and have secured several wins.
These wins include the ability to cash out annual leave, give a strengthened definition of consultation, more flexibility on evidence requirements to access sick leave and an expanded definition of a household member for the purposes of accessing carer’s leave for people who might be beyond your immediate family.
Key claims the university has rejected include the broadbanding of three classification levels instead of two to ensure greater opportunities for career progression. The university has also rejected administering staff-funded superannuation top-ups when long service leave is taken at half pay and more robust change management frameworks that minimise the use of external consultants. This would have ensured staff input is heard and considered throughout the consultation process.
The university has indicated following the finalisation of several outstanding clauses, they have no more substantive claims to prosecute or draft clauses to submit.
A pay offer is expected to be made by the university soon, pending conclusion of matters. This will help us understand what the overall package is on the table that we will put to you for consideration.
Your union will continue to pursue key claims and negotiate for an overall package that recognises and reflects your hard work and contributions to the university.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your branch delegates or union representatives.
UTS Delegates and Industrial Staff
Andreas Dalman Branch President
Greg Hampshire Branch Secretary
Thomas Dobson Assistant Secretary
Fleur Sargent Women’s Officer
Michael Soo WHS Officer