Manager, Global Learning and Partnerships

492503
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- International
- Professional Level 8
- Full-Time
- Favourite
- International, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
- Level 8, $111,613 - $126,406 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment

**The Opportunity**

As the Manager, Global Learning and Partnerships, you’ll lead our International Partnerships and Global Learning teams, playing a key role in advancing UniSC’s Strategic Plan. You'll have the chance to shape our international strategy by assessing exciting partnership opportunities, managing grants, and ensuring exceptional quality and compliance. Your role will be central to developing and implementing key frameworks, including the International Partnership Management Framework and Global Learning Strategy, while driving continuous improvement in our processes and systems. You’ll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, manage high-profile international delegations, and lead a dedicated team committed to expanding our global reach and enhancing learning abroad programs. If you’re passionate about forging impactful partnerships and driving strategic growth, this is your opportunity to make a significant difference.

For more information, please visit us online: International.

**You will**
- craft and execute strategies to evaluate, build, and strengthen international partnerships, driving global growth and impact;
- lead the International Partnerships team in maximising both new and existing opportunities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness in our partnerships and agreements; and
- direct the Global Learning team to boost participation in learning abroad programs, enhance grant acquisition, and manage risks effectively.

**About you**

**You will possess**:

- Experience in crafting and executing strategic plans, policies, and frameworks, with a focus on implementing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to evaluate and forge international partnerships, including conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Successful track record in securing and managing government grants, ideally for learning abroad programs, with a keen eye for compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, representation, and relationship management, with a commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and the ability to use initiative and influence for strategic success.
- Extensive experience in managing contracts with international partners, ensuring legal compliance, and effectively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Demonstrated capability to lead, inspire, and develop teams while managing individual projects with efficiency.
- In-depth understanding of the Australian and international higher education sectors, including governance and internationalisation issues (such as ESOS and TEQSA).

**Position Description**:_492503_position description.pdf_**

**Applications for this position close**midnight, Friday 7 February 2025
- a resume and a cover letter (not to exceed one page), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Woendi Hampton
Director, International
Telephone: 07 5459 4460

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Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

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