Industry Engagement Consultant - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

5 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced industry engagement professional to join our Employability team.

In this role you will be responsible for initiating, securing, developing, and managing relationships with business, industry, government and the community sectors to facilitate the procurement of employment opportunities for Swinburne students, including placements and internships.

The role acts as an ambassador for the University by contributing to Swinburne's objective in providing every Swinburne student a relevant work experience.

The successful applicant will bring with them the skills and experience to identify internal and external networks to capitalise on business opportunities and undertake research and analyse data to identify new opportunities.

Additionally, this role is accountable for effectively fostering and managing these networks and partnerships.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Demonstrated business development experience in a complex organisation
Ability to undertake research and analyse data to identify new opportunities
High level stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels and gain commitment
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to facilitate the provision of advice and support required by both staff and students

Qualifications

A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or Extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Applications Close:
Monday 15th May 2023, 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants