Senior Coordinator, Industry Partnering Transformation

Western Sydney University; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff banking offers

Salary sacrifice for onsite parking

Novated leasing

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

Western Sydney University seeks a Senior Coordinator, Industry Partnering Transformation to lead and coordinate industry partnerships from enquiry to delivery. You will drive the design and improvement of partnering frameworks across the Innovation Portfolio, interfacing with industry partners and university staff to translate capability into industry-ready solutions.

The role focuses on transformation of engagement practices, governance, and scalable processes, working with research support,

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Innovation, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience supporting industry partnerships, innovation programs, applied research, commercial engagement or external collaboration in a complex organisation.
• Proven capability coordinating initiatives involving industry partners, academic staff and professional teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage credibly with industry partners and provide clear advice to senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate industry partnering initiatives from enquiry through to delivery.
• Support transformation of partnering practices by contributing to design, implementation and continuous improvement of frameworks, tools, workflows and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery involving research support, commercialisation, legal, finance and operational teams.
• Support pilots, demonstrations, innovation challenges and strategic partnerships.
• Produce clear reporting and insights to strengthen planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industry partnerships

Innovation programs

Applied research

Commercial engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Innovation/Engineering/Science/Social Sciences or related

Job description

Senior Coordinator, Industry Partnering Transformation

14d ago , from University of Western Sydney

• Full-time, 12-month Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 8.
• Bankstown City Campus
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Coordinate industry partnerships, improve partnering models and translate university capability into industry-valued solutions.

The Opportunity

You will coordinate industry partnering initiatives that support applied research, innovation programs, workforce development and commercial engagement across the Innovation Portfolio. You will act as a key interface between industry partners and the University, helping to identify opportunities, scope requirements and coordinate the resources needed to progress partnerships from initial enquiry through to delivery.

You will support the transformation of industry engagement practices by contributing to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of partnering frameworks, tools, workflows and governance arrangements. Working across academic and professional teams, you will help establish a structured, responsive and scalable approach to industry partnering that reflects the University’s strategic priorities and the needs of Western Sydney.

You will coordinate cross-functional delivery involving research support, commercialisation, legal, finance and operational teams. You will also support pilots, demonstrations, innovation challenges, precinct-based activities and strategic partnerships, while monitoring partnering activity and providing practical insights and recommendations to senior staff.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver coordinated industry partnering initiatives that progress from enquiry through to implementation.
• Improve partnering frameworks, workflows and governance arrangements through practical, evidence-informed changes.
• Connect industry requirements with relevant academic, research, commercial and operational capability.
• Support timely delivery of pilots, demonstrations, innovation challenges and strategic partnerships.
• Produce clear reporting and insights that strengthen planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
  

Please refer to the Position Descriptionfor full details.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Innovation, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience supporting industry partnerships, innovation programs, applied research, commercial engagement or external collaboration in a complex organisation.
• Proven capability coordinating initiatives involving industry partners, academic staff and professional teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage credibly with industry partners and provide clear advice to senior staff.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare:Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
  
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Anna Lin, Senior Manager, Partnerships and Precinct Activation via ********@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1813L.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 27 September 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact ***************@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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