Strategic Partnership Director

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

UNSW Seeks Strategic Partnership Director

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a world-renowned institution committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Partnership Director to join our team.

About the Role

This critical role involves leading the Faculty and Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE) External Engagement teams in developing a unified approach to the Divisional strategy across events, communications, partnerships, and alumni engagement.

You will work closely with the Executive Director of Partnerships and Engagement to ensure seamless external engagement approaches. Key priorities include:

  • Establishing a comprehensive university-wide partnerships engagement framework.
  • Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with partners and the community, aligning with DSIEE's mission.
  • Encouraging collaboration among UNSW External Engagement professionals to ensure best practices and strategic issue identification.
  • Ensuring alignment of DSIEE strategy with the Societal Impact Framework.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • A relevant tertiary degree with extensive experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, and/or experience in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop and execute external engagement plans to meet organisational priorities.
  • Proven experience and evidence of successfully improving an organisation's profile via external engagement activities.
  • Advanced experience in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with partners.
  • Ability to work in a highly adaptable and consultative manner, working in a highly collaborative way to deliver best outcomes for clients/stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to produce effective briefings with the ability to design effective and engaging presentations via all communication forums.
  • Demonstrated operational experience managing and allocating complex and extensive resources, including staff and operating budget.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and train team members, to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines for self and others.
  • Effective and successful reputation and approach at senior management and executive level, and ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Proven track record in managing large programs and assessing strategic options and pathways.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $250,000 per annum, plus 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments, and salary sacrifice options. Flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, up to 50% discount on UNSW courses, and discounts and entitlements are also available.

About UNSW

The University of New South Wales is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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