Manager - Ecosystem Partnerships & Engagement (QLD, NSW & ACT)

unimelb; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services and health program

Job summary

UniMelb seeks a Strategic Indigenous Leader to drive ecosystem engagement across QLD, NSW and ACT. You will lead culturally grounded dialogues, build partnerships across corporate, government and community sectors, and expand funded initiatives that support Indigenous enterprises.

The role focuses on relationship building, program management and end-to-end project delivery, with a strong emphasis on community impact, accountability and collaboration within the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous

Qualifications

• Hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience in a related field.
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and bring lived experience to this work.
• Demonstrate strong experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional engagement initiatives and dialogues that are culturally grounded.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships across Indigenous business ecosystem.
• Drive business development opportunities, proposals, funding submissions and enterprise services.
• Strengthen alumni, leadership and regional networks of Indigenous entrepreneurs and organisations.
• Oversee programme delivery and partnerships from planning through evaluation and reporting insights.

Skills

Relationship management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Details

• Role type: Part Time (0.6FTE); Fixed Term for 12 months
• Faculty: Faculty of Business & Economics
• Location : Brisbane, Queensland
• Department: Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
• Salary: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. pro-rata for part time plus 17% super

Eligibility

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Job Summary

Strategic Indigenous ecosystem leadership across QLD, NSW and ACT / community and partner engagement / grow impact through funded initiative

Join Dilin Duwa to strengthen Indigenous business networks and lead high impact partnerships across QLD, NSW and ACT.

Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional engagement initiatives, workshops and dialogues that are culturally grounded and aligned with Dilin Duwa.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships across the Indigenous business ecosystem, including corporations, government, universities and philanthropy.
• Drive business development opportunities, developing proposals, funding submissions and enterprise services that expand contracted revenue.
• Strengthen alumni, leadership and regional networks of Indigenous entrepreneurs and organisations connected to Dilin Duwa.
• Oversee programme delivery and partnerships from planning through evaluation, monitoring outcomes and reporting insights for improvement.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience in a related field.
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and bring lived experience to this work.
• Demonstrate strong experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations.
• Build and sustain complex relationships and partnerships across community, corporate, government and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Manage programs and projects end-to-end, with strong organisational skills and high-level project management capability.
• Use Microsoft Office confidently and adapt quickly to new software, systems and digital engagement tools.

Benefits

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Team

Dilin Duwa is a pioneering Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership within the Faculty of Business and Economics.

The Centre partners with Melbourne Business School to deliver research, education and ecosystem services nationally.

You will join a collaborative team committed to Indigenous economic independence and thriving Indigenous enterprises.

The team values culturally grounded practice, deep community engagement and evidence based impact.

Based in Brisbane, you will connect regional ecosystems with Dilin Duwa's national networks and capabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

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