Manager, Partnerships - Wagga Wagga, Australia - Charles Sturt University

    Charles Sturt University
    Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description
    • Contribute to domestic and international growth
    • High-level, client focused and outcome drive role
    • Join a dedicated and supportive team with hybrid working arrangements

    The role

    • Fixed term (up to March 2025), Part time – 28 hours per week
    • Level 8 - $85,759 to $97,072 pa (plus 17% superannuation
    • Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst or Wagga Wagga

    The Manager, Partnerships undertakes a broad range of functions associated with education and industry partnerships and linkages, both domestic and international, focusing on development of new partnerships and growth in existing partnerships.

    You will be responsible for strategic relationship management of a portfolio of current partners including contract management, business development, quality assurance and governance, reporting, and strategic stakeholder engagement (internal and external). The role will also include the assessment of new partnerships and linkage opportunities and the development of business cases.

    About you

    • Significant business development capabilities, including the ability to identify and convert prospects that achieve strategic business objectives
    • Proven skills, knowledge, qualifications and extensive experience relevant to the role of Manager, Partnerships.
    • Extensive experience with stakeholder communications and engagement with the ability to effectively influence and negotiate outcomes.
    • Proven experience in overseeing the implementation of partnership governance, including administration of contractual arrangements and quality assurance.

    Benefits

    • Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Generous leave options
    • Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
    • Discounted goods and services through our corporate partners

    Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

    About us

    The Office of Engagement and Enterprise leads the following activities:

    • Charles Sturt Engagement Strategy 2030
    • Charles Sturt University Business Development and Enterprise
    • Initiation of strategic precinct partnerships
    • Strategic external engagement activities across the University's footprint, including Charles Sturt Regional Engagement Plans and government relations
    • Public relations, media and communications
    • Advancement and philanthropic activities

    The Office provides strategic leadership, expertise, and a range of services to support whole-of-University goals associated with its commercial and strategic intent. In achieving these goals, the Office collaborates with a broad network of external stakeholders. In addition, the Office works with all areas of the Charles Sturt community to build university capability and develop a strong and integrated approach to business development, community engagement, internal and external communications, government relations and advancement.

    We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

    The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

    Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

    Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

    To apply

    Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 page "statement of suitability" demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

    This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

    Further information

    Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

    Ashlea Dobson | Senior Manager, Partnerships | | Ph:

    Closing Date: 11 pm, 2 May 2024