Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement

Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 17% superannuation

26 weeks parental leave (including 17%

Fitness Passport affordable health &活动

Salary Packaging Scheme

Professional development programs

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, QLD, seeks a Director of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement to lead the Engagement Portfolio within the Chancellery Division. This senior role will manage the university's strategic partnership function, ensuring governance, performance, and stakeholder engagement across faculties, divisions, and external partners.

The role is hybrid and aligned with QUT's commitment to flexible, connected work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an integrated strategic partnerships function in a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery, performance and continuous improvement of QUT's strategic partnership function.
• Oversee the portfolio of strategic partnerships and ensure effective attraction and relationship stewardship.
• Coordinate governance and performance across partnerships; drive outcomes through the Engagement Portfolio.
• Collaborate with faculties, divisions and external organisations to translate partnership priorities into action.
• Drive operational excellence across the partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

CRM platforms

Partnership intelligence systems

Tools

CRM platforms

Partnership intelligence systems

Job description

Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement

Queensland University of Technology – Brisbane QLD

Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement, Engagement Portfolio, Chancellery Division, Queensland University of Technology

• Reference number: 26621
• Term:This appointment will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis for 5 years.
• Remuneration:An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Open to:

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement to join Alumni and Engagement, Engagement, Chancellery Division.

The Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement leads the operational delivery, performance and continuous improvement of QUT's strategic partnership function. The position is responsible for leading the University's strategic partnership portfolio, ensuring effective attraction, relationship stewardship, institutional coordination and delivery of partnership outcomes through the Engagement Portfolio. Working collaboratively with faculties, divisions and external organisations, the Director translates institutional partnership priorities into coordinated action, supports partnership governance and performance, and drives operational excellence across the partnership lifecycle.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Engagement Portfolio strives to elevate QUTs profile through strategic and impactful communication and engagement. The Portfolio is integral to driving engagement, attracting students, and fostering partnerships across government, research, and industry on both national and international fronts. By leveraging innovative engagement, communication and marketing strategies, the Portfolio contributes to the university’s ongoing success and global recognition..

What you need to succeed

• Relevant education, training and/or extensive experience leading an integrated strategic partnerships function in a large and complex organisation, including setting strategic direction, operating models and capability priorities.
• Significant experience in university engagement ecosystems, including research, innovation, education, WIL, philanthropy and industry collaboration.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic relationships and portfolios; including opportunities to enhance organisational value through partnerships.
• An established network of senior industry, government and corporate relationships, with demonstrated ability to leverage these networks to attract partners, speakers and opportunities of strategic value to a large organisation
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale organisational initiatives and transformation programs.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams through change and transformation, with accountability for people, culture, financial management, capability development and the adoption of innovative and technology-enabled ways of working.
• Highly developed strategic, analytical and decision-making capabilities, including the use of insights, performance measurement and evaluation to inform organisational planning, demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience working with CRM platforms and partnership intelligence systems; knowledge of Queensland's industry, government and innovation ecosystem.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support ourIndigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment