Strategic Partnerships Lead: Technician Commitment Australia

EURAXESS Ireland; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is inviting applications for the Partnerships and External Engagement Manager role within Microscopy Australia. You will lead the Technician Commitment Australia partnerships and external engagement strategy, building relationships with universities, government, funders and industry to expand signatories and impact.

Reporting to the Program Lead, you will engage senior leaders and policymakers, develop engagement materials, and represent the initiative at national forums

Qualifications

• Significant experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, business development, policy or external relations within higher education, research, government or a comparable sector.
• Strong understanding of the Australian higher education and research landscape, including policy and funding issues relating to workforce development, technical skills and research capability.
• Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational, sector and government environments.
• Experience attracting organisations to participate in initiatives, networks, programmes or collaborative partnerships and translating strategic objectives into effective engagement approaches.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to represent the programme at senior national forums and sector events.
• Strong strategic judgement, organisational capability and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, with knowledge of technical professionals and technical services being highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Technician Commitment Australia partnerships and external engagement strategy, supporting the growth and influence of the initiative nationally.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior leaders across universities, research organisations, government, funders, industry, professional bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Secure and support new and existing signatories, supporters and strategic partners, developing compelling engagement approaches that strengthen participation and impact.
• Identify and coordinate opportunities to influence policy, funding and sector priorities relating to technical skills, workforce capability and technical careers.
• Provide strategic advice, stakeholder intelligence and high-quality engagement materials to support programme development, decision-making and external representation.
• Represent the Technician Commitment at national forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings, working closely with Australian and UK partners to maximise reach and impact.

Skills

Partnerships and external engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Communication and negotiation

Business development

Strategic influence

Job description

The University of Sydney is inviting applications for the Partnerships and External Engagement Manager role within Microscopy Australia. You will lead the Technician Commitment Australia partnerships and external engagement strategy, building relationships with universities, government, funders and industry to expand signatories and impact.

Reporting to the Program Lead, you will engage senior leaders and policymakers, develop engagement materials, and represent the initiative at national forums