Global Partnerships & Policy Leader, Indo-Pacific

Uniglobaltechnologies; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Standards Australia in Canberra seeks a Senior Manager, International Strategy, Partnerships and Impact to lead international engagement and strategic partnerships across governments, international organisations, industry, and development partners.

The role focuses on shaping policy influence, preparing briefs and funding proposals, and developing a pipeline of opportunities in the Indo-Pacific to advance trade and economic policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in diplomacy, international policy, government relations, trade, or related fields.
• Understanding of Australian Government policy development and machinery of government.
• Experience engaging Indo-Pacific governments and partners is highly valued.
• Excellent written communication for briefs, submissions and funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships and initiatives aligned with priorities and growth.
• Manage high-value relationships with government agencies, international organisations, industry and funders.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, position papers, and analyses on standards' geostrategic importance.
• Develop proposals, business cases, funding bids, and partnership agreements.
• Maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities to expand international presence.
• Represent Standards Australia in forums and bilateral/multilateral meetings.
• Provide strategic advice on Australian Government priorities.
• Develop project budgets and support stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance culture.

Skills

Diplomacy

International policy

Government relations

Trade policy

Public policy

Written communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Standards Australia in Canberra seeks a Senior Manager, International Strategy, Partnerships and Impact to lead international engagement and strategic partnerships across governments, international organisations, industry, and development partners.

The role focuses on shaping policy influence, preparing briefs and funding proposals, and developing a pipeline of opportunities in the Indo-Pacific to advance trade and economic policy outcomes.