Senior Partnerships and Strategy Manager

Monash • Clayton, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health within Monash University's School of Psychological Sciences is seeking a senior leader to drive external engagement, expand global networks and translate research into real-world outcomes. Reporting directly to the Institute Director and working alongside the School Executive team and Turner Advisory Council, the role is responsible for crafting the Institute's partnership strategy and representing it across government, industry, philanthropic and international sectors.

The position identifies, negotiates and secures major collaborative funding opportunities and contract research initiatives to support the Institute's financial sustainability and societal impact. It works across Monash University's enterprise, research, advancement and legal portfolios to establish pathways for translating brain and mental health research. The role also provides strategic advice to leadership, manages institutional risk, oversees Advisory Council operations and monitors performance metrics to support long-term strategic success.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in strategic business development, executive stakeholder management and research translation within higher education or innovation sectors.
• A proven track record of securing high-value collaborative funding, supporting advisory boards and negotiating complex, multi-stakeholder agreements.
• Superior negotiation skills and deep sector knowledge.
• A passion for advancing brain and mental health.
• The application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Craft the Institute's partnership strategy.
• Represent the Institute across government, industry, philanthropic and international sectors to elevate its national visibility and research influence.
• Identify, negotiate and secure major collaborative funding opportunities and contract research initiatives.
• Work across the University's enterprise, research, advancement and legal portfolios to establish research translation pathways.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to leadership.
• Manage institutional risk.
• Oversee Advisory Council operations.
• Monitor key performance metrics to drive long-term strategic success.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed