Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships (Nathan Or Gold Coast)

Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Hybrid work options

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Staff assistance scheme

Internal mobility

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Griffith University invites applications for a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships. You will lead and grow multidisciplinary partnerships across Griffith Business School and other faculties, shaping the university's external engagement and strategy.

Identify opportunities, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with academic groups and central portfolios to promote Griffith’s capabilities. The role requires strategic vision, strong stakeholder management, and a proven track record in major

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial proven experience in business development.
• Expertise in value creation and opportunity identification, communication and collaborative relationship management, and negotiation and deal-making skills.
• Experience leading strategic projects with resource management and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage major strategic opportunities with multiple partners and internal stakeholders.
• Engage with Academic Groups to lead business development for impact across research, education and training.
• Partner with Central Portfolios to progress media, marketing, promotion and external relationships.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to optimize synergies and promote Griffith's capabilities.
• Provide strategic advice, expert negotiation and documentation supporting partnerships.

Skills

Value creation

Opportunity identification

Communication

Collaborative relationship management

Negotiation

Deal-making

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Job Description

About the opportunity

At Griffith University, fostering impactful partnerships is fundamental. Our Industry and External Engagement (IEE) Portfolio prioritises strong relationships with industry, governments, nonprofits , and the community, driving positive social outcomes through collaborations across Queensland, Australia and globally.

The Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships will work with other senior managers at the University, under the broad direction of the Director Industry and External Engagement (IEE), to achieve outcomes consistent with the objectives of the Office of the Vice President Industry and External Engagement and University Strategic Plan. This includes leading and developing a suite of multidisciplinary partnerships to build and grow Griffith's profile and reputation and achieve University strategic goals.

As a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, you'll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here's how you'll make it matter:

• Identify, develop and manage major strategic collaborative opportunities involving multiple partners and/or internal stakeholders, with primary responsibility for Griffith Business School and complementary coverage across Arts, Education and LawManage and develop a set of partnerships for the University with a range of stakeholders/targets, including partner liaison, partnership prospectus of ideas, proposal writing and presentations to grow current and potential partnerships that meet the University’s strategic industry partnership goals.
• Engage with Academic Groups to identify, develop and lead business development for impact that may span research, education and training projects and programs.
• Partnering with Central Portfolios (including Research, Advancement and Marketing & Communications) to progress activities including media, marketing, promotion and external relationships to align partnerships for impact.
• Liaise, consult and work closely with key external stakeholders to ensure synergies are optimised, and that promotion of Griffith and its unique capabilities are maximised.

Provide strategic advice, expert negotiation and professional expertise in the development of all relevant partnership agreements and documentation which support the development of mutually beneficial partnership arrangements and meet legislative, University and policy requirements.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you'll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you'll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and possess substantial proven experience in business development. This includes expertise in value creation and opportunity identification, communication and collaborative relationship management, and negotiation and deal-making skills.
• Experience in leading strategic projects including implementing plans, managing resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Proficient in crafting high-level communications for diverse audiences, and ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Competent in facilitating collaboration agreements with legal and commercial departments.
• Adept in stakeholder management, leadership, and a solid understanding of higher education administration would further enhance the ability to fulfill these responsibilities effectively.
• Prior experience or background in the sector would be highly regarded.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time, continuing opportunity and can be based at Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 10 - Base - $147,057.74 + 17% superannuation. Full package is $172,057.55.

Why join Griffith

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.