Strategic Engagement & Delivery Lead

Manufacturing Skills Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Skills Queensland is seeking a Manager, Strategic Engagement and Delivery to lead strategic stakeholder engagement and the delivery of services, programs and projects across Queensland's manufacturing sector. The role is based in Spring Hill, Brisbane with flexible work arrangements and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will design the Annual Training Plan, develop partnerships, pursue new revenue, oversee government contracts, and lead a high-performing team to deliver impactful

Qualifications

• Proven depth of experience in strategic program delivery and workforce planning.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement, influencing, problem solving, and negotiation with industry and government partners.
• High-level written communication skills and strong analytical acumen for interpreting workforce data and reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in business or project development within skills, education, training, workforce development or employment services.
• Direct experience supporting government-funded programs and high-impact industry engagement activities.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent extensive professional experience.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the Annual Training Plan (ATP) and deliver innovative programs.
• Negotiate partnerships and commercialization strategies for MSQ products and services.
• Identify and pursue new projects and revenue through proposals, tenders and bids.
• Monitor government contracts and ensure compliance and delivery.
• Analyse data and insights to validate program development and investment.
• Build relationships with senior public sector partners and VET facilitators.
• Foster strategic relationships with industry bodies to identify workforce needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop proposals for new projects and services.
• Represent MSQ in negotiations and government forums.
• Provide strategic leadership for engagement functions and lead a high performing team.
• Manage resources to ensure efficient program delivery.

Skills

Strategic program delivery

Workforce planning

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Skills Queensland is seeking a Manager, Strategic Engagement and Delivery to lead strategic stakeholder engagement and the delivery of services, programs and projects across Queensland's manufacturing sector. The role is based in Spring Hill, Brisbane with flexible work arrangements and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will design the Annual Training Plan, develop partnerships, pursue new revenue, oversee government contracts, and lead a high-performing team to deliver impactful