Manager, Industry Engagement
About The Position
Industry Engagement connects UniSC's expertise with business, government, and community to create meaningful partnerships that deliver real-world impact. Working collaboratively across the University, the team drives opportunities that enhance student success, strengthen research and innovation, support workforce development, and contribute to the economic and social prosperity of the regions we serve. Through strategic partnerships, Industry Engagement helps position UniSC as a trusted partner in addressing industry challenges and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. As Manager, Industry Engagement, you will play a key role in the ongoing development and delivery of UniSC's industry engagement strategy by identifying and developing new leads, securing new funding sources, and growing strategic partnerships across industry, government, and community. Working closely with senior leaders, academics, researchers, and external stakeholders, you will create opportunities that drive student success, expand research collaboration, and support the University's strategic growth objectives. You will also lead partnership initiatives, influence organisational capability, and foster a culture of industry engagement that delivers lasting value for UniSC and its partners.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in business development, commerce, management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant business development experience.
- Demonstrated success in business development, strategic partnership management, or industry engagement within a university, government, or commercial environment.
- Proven ability to identify, establish and grow collaborative partnerships with industry and government that deliver strategic outcomes.
- Experience preparing business proposals, strategic and operational plans, business cases, and executive-level reports to support stakeholder engagement.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, assess risk, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated understanding of the higher education sector, research collaboration, and emerging trends in industry engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, development and delivery of strategic industry partnerships that support the growth of UniSC's teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement objectives.
- Identify, establish, and manage relationships with industry, government, and community stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities that deliver mutual value.
- Manage assigned industry engagement initiatives and projects while providing strategic advice, influencing stakeholders, and strengthening a culture of industry engagement across the University.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
