Indigenous Ecosystem Partnerships Leader

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Manager – Ecosystem Partnerships & Engagement (WA, SA & NT). You will lead ecosystem partnerships for Dilin Duwa across WA, SA and NT, building culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners to grow economic independence and national impact.

This role is based in Perth with regional responsibilities. You will drive business development, secure partnerships across government, industry and philanthropy,

Qualifications

• Hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience.
• Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and bring lived experience to this work.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations.
• Proven capability in relationship building, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development across diverse sectors.
• Manage programs or projects with high level organisational skills, reporting on outcomes, risks and impact.
• Use Microsoft Office confidently and quickly learn new software to support program, partnership and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecosystem partnerships and engagement for Dilin Duwa across WA, SA and NT.
• Build culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners.
• Translate networks into new initiatives, collaborations and revenue streams for national impact.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous ecosystem organisations, government, corporates, universities and philanthropic stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery, contractors and facilitators, monitoring outcomes and reporting on impact, risks and improvements.

Skills

Relationship building

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Microsoft Office

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Manager – Ecosystem Partnerships & Engagement (WA, SA & NT). You will lead ecosystem partnerships for Dilin Duwa across WA, SA and NT, building culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners to grow economic independence and national impact.

This role is based in Perth with regional responsibilities. You will drive business development, secure partnerships across government, industry and philanthropy,