Higher Degree Research Engagement and Partnerships Manager

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY; Australia; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking an HDR Engagement and Partnerships Manager to drive industry and international partnerships that enhance research training and career opportunities for HDR students. The role leads internships, cotutelles, scholarships and collaborations while advising strategically and delivering high‑quality student‑centred outcomes.

Based in Australia, you will build relationships, negotiate funding, and represent the university at events, ensuring successful HDR experiences and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop innovative collaborations with industry, international partners and other stakeholders to enhance HDR opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead HDR industry and international initiatives, including internships, cotutelles and scholarships.
• Develop and negotiate strategic partnerships, agreements and funding.
• Build strong relationships to expand HDR opportunities across partners and internal teams.
• Represent Flinders at industry events, forums and international delegations.

Skills

Partnership development

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Organisation/Company FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Research Field History Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 27 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Continuing I Full Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 I $116,349 - $128,806 pa | 17% Super

The HDR Engagement and Partnerships Manager is a strategic role within the Office of Graduate Research (OGR), responsible for building industry and international partnerships that create meaningful research, training and career opportunities for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students. You will lead initiatives including industry internships, cotutelle arrangements, scholarships and research collaborations, while providing strategic advice and supporting the delivery of high-quality, student-centred outcomes.

The HDR Engagement and Partnerships Manager will:

• Lead HDR industry and international initiatives, including internships, cotutelles and scholarships.
• Develop and negotiate strategic partnerships, agreements and funding.
• Build strong industry, international and internal relationships to expand HDR opportunities.
• Represent Flinders at industry events, forums and international delegations.
• Manage complex HDR matters, including student cases, conflict resolution and IP.

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative professional with experience in partnership development, project management, business development or a related field. You bring the confidence to work across complex stakeholder environments, build meaningful relationships and turn opportunities into outcomes.

• Proven ability to develop innovative collaborations with industry, international partners, and other stakeholders to enhance HDR student research and training opportunities.
• High-level organisational, project management, and analytical skills, including managing multiple initiatives, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including report writing, presentations, and briefing senior leadership.
• Experience supervising and guiding teams, with the ability to drive continuous improvement in service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated judgement and discretion in handling complex or sensitive matters, with knowledge of higher education policies, legislation, and HDR issues.

This position is open to candidates who already have Australian working rights.

About the Office of Graduate Research:

The Office of Graduate Research (OGR) supports the success, development and impact of Flinders University’s Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community. Our experienced team provides expert support across the HDR lifecycle, from admissions, progression and examination through to research training, employability, industry engagement, international opportunities and supervisor development. We are committed to creating an exceptional HDR experience, fostering research excellence and connecting our researchers with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through ourThriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.