Manager – Ecosystem Partnerships & Engagement (WA, SA & NT)

University of Melbourne; 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

Manager – Ecosystem Partnerships & Engagement (WA, SA & NT)

Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term, 12 months
Faculty: Business and Economics
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Department/School: Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
Salary: AUD $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super

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).

• Strategic Indigenous ecosystem leadership across WA, SA and NT / community and partner engagement / grow impact through funded initiative
• Join Dilin Duwa to strengthen Indigenous business networks and lead high impact partnerships across WA, SA and NT.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead ecosystem partnerships and engagement for Dilin Duwa across WA, SA and NT.
You will build culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners, shaping programs that grow economic independence.
You will translate networks into new initiatives, collaborations and revenue streams that expand the Centre’s national impact.

What you will deliver:

• Lead culturally grounded engagement initiatives, regional workshops and leadership programs with Indigenous communities and partners across the region.
• 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.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or bring 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 on programs or initiatives.
• Bring 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.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
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 balanceand well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new 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 Perth, you will connect regional ecosystems with Dilin Duwa’s national networks and capabilities.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

Position Description:
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