Strategic Partnerships Director

TAFE Gippsland; Yallourn North; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health and Employee Wellbeing Programs

In-house Staff Learning Hub

Staff recognition and rewards

Job summary

TAFE Gippsland is seeking a Head of Partnerships to lead the Institute's strategic partnerships, business development and commercial growth efforts. You will identify, develop and steward high-value training contracts and sponsorships across industry, education, government and the community.

You will oversee a disciplined pipeline of opportunities, focusing on sustainable revenue, workforce impact and long-term value, representing TAFE Gippsland at senior levels and guiding the Partnerships team.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in strategic partnerships or business development.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
• Strong networks with industry, government and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead institute-wide partnerships, business development and commercial growth.
• Identify, negotiate and steward high-value training contracts and sponsorships.
• Build trusted relationships with industry executives and government partners.
• Lead and develop the Partnerships team and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic partnerships

Enterprise sales

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Forecasting

CRM & pipeline management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/management/commerce

Tools

CRM

Forecasting tools

Pipeline management

Job description

TAFE Gippsland is seeking a Head of Partnerships to lead the Institute's strategic partnerships, business development and commercial growth efforts. You will identify, develop and steward high-value training contracts and sponsorships across industry, education, government and the community.

You will oversee a disciplined pipeline of opportunities, focusing on sustainable revenue, workforce impact and long-term value, representing TAFE Gippsland at senior levels and guiding the Partnerships team.