Senior Industry Partnerships Lead | Flexible Work

UNSW International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

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Extra leave

Flexible work options

Career development

Discounts

Job summary

UNSW Business School is seeking a Senior Industry Engagement Officer (Domestic) to grow our industry partnerships and ensure career and employability offerings stay closely connected to industry needs. This externally facing role combines business development, strategic relationship management and industry insight to deliver WIL opportunities for students.

You will lead the engagement of prospective partners, strengthen existing relationships and expand career development options for

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement or business development with a track record of delivering results.
• Ability to identify prospective partners and develop opportunities through to delivery.
• Strong relationship-management skills and credibility with employers, academics, staff and stakeholders.
• Understanding of industry needs, workforce trends and in-demand skills.
• Ability to translate industry insights into practical program improvements.
• Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
• Strong initiative and organisational skills to manage multiple relationships and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective industry partners for WIL and career opportunities.
• Build and manage a partner pipeline from initial contact to active engagement and delivery.
• Lead processes to extend industry relationships and broaden WIL and career opportunities for students.
• Grow partnerships through internships, practicum courses, mentoring and other activities.
• Build relationships with employers and work with academic and professional staff across the Business School.
• Develop understanding of industry needs, workforce trends and student-skills alignment.
• Translate industry insights into recommendations to improve Career Accelerator programs.
• Track engagement, partnerships and outcomes with clear reporting for planning and improvement.
• Represent UNSW Business School at industry events and forums.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Industry partnerships

Networking

Presentation skills

Project management

Data reporting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

UNSW Business School is seeking a Senior Industry Engagement Officer (Domestic) to grow our industry partnerships and ensure career and employability offerings stay closely connected to industry needs. This externally facing role combines business development, strategic relationship management and industry insight to deliver WIL opportunities for students.

You will lead the engagement of prospective partners, strengthen existing relationships and expand career development options for