National Partnerships & External Engagement Lead

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microscopy Australia is seeking a senior partnerships and engagement professional to lead the Technician Commitment Australia strategy, engaging senior leaders across universities, government, funders and industry to grow signatories and strengthen national partnerships.

You will report to the Program Lead, collaborate with the Steering Board and UK partners to maximise reach, influence policy, and advance workforce development for technical professionals across Australia.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, business development, policy or external relations within higher education, research, government or a comparable sector.
• Strong understanding of the Australian higher education and research landscape, including policy and funding issues relating to workforce development, technical skills and research capability.
• Proven success building strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational, sector and government environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Technician Commitment Australia partnerships and external engagement strategy, supporting growth and national influence.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior leaders across universities, research organisations, government, funders, industry and professional bodies.
• Secure and support new signatories, supporters and partners, developing compelling engagement approaches to strengthen participation and impact.
• Identify and coordinate opportunities to influence policy, funding and sector priorities relating to technical skills and workforce capability.
• Provide strategic advice, stakeholder intelligence and high-quality engagement materials to support programme development and decision-making.
• Represent the Technician Commitment at national forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings with Australian and UK partners.

Skills

Partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Policy

External relations

Job description

Microscopy Australia is seeking a senior partnerships and engagement professional to lead the Technician Commitment Australia strategy, engaging senior leaders across universities, government, funders and industry to grow signatories and strengthen national partnerships.

You will report to the Program Lead, collaborate with the Steering Board and UK partners to maximise reach, influence policy, and advance workforce development for technical professionals across Australia.