External Engagement Manager

**Job no**: 532711
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Canberra, ACT
**Categories**: Marketing / Communications, Fundraising / Philanthropy

**External Engagement Manager, UNSW Canberra**

**Employment type**: Full-time, 35 hours per week
**Duration**: Continuing
**Remuneration**: Level 9 from $ 148,012 plus 17% super

**Location**: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

**About UNSW Canberra**
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
UNSW Canberra is seeking a strategic and energetic External Engagement Manager to lead our external engagement, philanthropy, and stakeholder initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to drive impact in a high-profile role that connects UNSW Canberra with alumni, industry, government, and the broader community. We want to hear from you if you’re passionate about building meaningful partnerships and have a strong track record in external relations, partnerships, program delivery, fundraising and events.

**Accountabilities**:

- In close collaboration with the Head of Engagement and Impact and UNSW leadership, lead delivery of the strategic direction of all external engagement projects and key fundraising activities.
- A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality is tantamount in this role.
- Coordinate and lead key ‘community building’ activities and programs within the College.
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team covering events, sponsorship, philanthropy, industry and alumni.
- Support UNSW to a build philanthropic strategy and manage a small portfolio of long-term relationships that deepen their philanthropic investment and engagement with UNSW Canberra.
- Manage UNSW Canberra’s corporate sponsorships including negotiation of new sponsorship opportunities.
- Support the External Engagement team and identify critical ways in which the Faculties/Divisions can gain efficiencies through the adoption of new business processes.

**Who You Are (skills and experience)**:

- A relevant tertiary degree with extensive management expertise and relevant 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 the priorities identified by the organisation; evidence of successfully improving an organisation’s profile via external engagement activities.
- Ability to work in a highly adaptable and consultative manner, working in a collaborative way to deliver successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to solicit and close substantial philanthropic gifts.
- Evidence of success in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior staff, influential donors or alumni, and external organisations for successful fundraising and/or engagement outcomes.
- Ability to lead, motivate and train a diverse team.

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional three days leave during December festive period
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Free gym access
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

**Eligibility**:
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

**How to Apply**:
**Get in Touch**:
For role-related queries please contact:
Jennifer Lane - Head of Engagement and Impact

For recruitment process related queries please contact:
Holly Whale - Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed._

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with**UNSW**

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