Regional Partnerships Advisor (Business Short Courses Project)

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; Sur place; AUD 106 000 - 116 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packing

Superannuation

Résumé du poste

The University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Business and Creative Industries invites applications for a Regional Partnerships Advisor to support the Business Short Courses Project across Queensland. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, partnerships and market intelligence to boost regional participation and program impact.

You'll work under the Academic Lead to build relationships with government, industry and regional networks, analyse trends, prepare briefs and reports, and

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification with at least four years’ experience in business development.
• Experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement, partnership development or business development strategies.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse regional trends and prepare briefing materials and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and partnership strategies that strengthen regional connections and drive participation in business short courses.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with government representatives, business networks and regional stakeholders to support program objectives.
• Analyse regional trends, stakeholder insights and participation data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Represent UniSC at stakeholder meetings and regional events, providing briefing materials and reports to support engagement outcomes.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Business development

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Description du poste

Regional Partnerships Advisor (Business Short Courses Project)

University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast QLD

16h ago , from University of the Sunshine Coast

• School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 7 $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term appointment until June 2029

The Opportunity

The School of Business and Creative Industries is seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Regional Partnerships Advisor to support the delivery and success of the Business Short Courses Project, a Queensland Government-funded initiative helping businesses across Queensland build capability and long-term sustainability through practical learning and development. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen UniSC’s connections with regional business communities, increase awareness and participation in the program, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for small and family businesses across the state.

Working under the broad direction of the Academic Lead, you will develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, establish strategic partnerships and build productive relationships with business and industry leaders, government representatives and regional networks. You will provide expert advice and market intelligence to inform program planning, represent UniSC at regional forums and stakeholder meetings, and collaborate with government, academic, project and marketing teams to increase course registrations and maximise the impact of the initiative.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries

You will

• develop and implement stakeholder engagement and partnership strategies that strengthen regional connections, increase program awareness and drive participation in business short courses;
• establish and maintain productive relationships with government representatives, business and industry networks, community organisations and regional stakeholders to support program objectives;
• analyse regional trends, stakeholder insights and participation data to identify opportunities, inform decision-making and support continuous improvement; and
• represent UniSC at stakeholder meetings and regional events, providing expert advice, briefing materials and reports to support engagement outcomes and program performance.

About you

You are a proactive and strategic relationship builder who enjoys connecting people, identifying opportunities and developing partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes. With experience in business development, stakeholder engagement or partnership management, you are confident engaging with industry and government stakeholders and building trusted professional relationships across diverse regional communities.

You bring strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills, together with the ability to analyse complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and develop practical solutions. You are adaptable, comfortable working autonomously and skilled at influencing and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. An understanding of the higher education sector and the role of universities in delivering non-credit-bearing short courses will be highly regarded.

You will possess:

• A relevant qualification, together with at least four years’ subsequent experience in business development within an industry or university environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement, partnership development or business development strategies, with a proven track record of establishing collaborative relationships with industry and government.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve outcomes without direct authority.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risks, benefits and opportunities, analyse stakeholder and market trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills, including experience preparing proposals, briefing materials and planning documents to support strategic engagement and partnership outcomes.
• An understanding of the higher education sector, industry engagement and emerging opportunities in university–industry collaboration, together with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and regional stakeholder needs.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Wayne Graham
Senior Lecturer in Management
Telephone: [phone]***
Email:*******@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au

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• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of theScience in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.