Indigenous Ecosystem Partnerships Lead (WA, SA & NT)

The University of Melbourne; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Melbourne seeks a Manager to lead the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership’s ecosystem partnerships in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Based in Perth, you will build culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners to shape programs that grow economic independence.

You will translate networks into initiatives, collaborations and revenue streams while expanding national Indigenous entrepreneurship networks.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience in a related field.
• Indigenous descent and lived experience to inform work.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations on programs or initiatives.
• Strong capability in relationship building, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead culturally grounded engagement initiatives, regional workshops and leadership programs with Indigenous communities and partners across WA, SA and NT.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous business ecosystem organisations, government, corporates, universities and philanthropic stakeholders.
• Drive business development by identifying enterprise service opportunities, preparing proposals and funding submissions, and growing contracted revenue.
• Expand Dilin Duwa’s alumni and leadership networks, strengthening national connections among Indigenous entrepreneurs and organisations.
• Oversee project delivery, contractors and facilitators, monitoring outcomes and reporting on program impact, risks and improvements.

Skills

Relationship building

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Melbourne seeks a Manager to lead the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership’s ecosystem partnerships in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Based in Perth, you will build culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners to shape programs that grow economic independence.

You will translate networks into initiatives, collaborations and revenue streams while expanding national Indigenous entrepreneurship networks.