Exciting opportunity for an experienced industry engagement professional to join our Employability team.
In this role you will be responsible for initiating, securing, developing, and managing relationships with business, industry, government and the community sectors to facilitate the procurement of employment opportunities for Swinburne students, including placements and internships. The role acts as an ambassador for the University by contributing to Swinburne’s objective in providing every Swinburne student a relevant work experience.
The successful applicant will bring with them the skills and experience to identify internal and external networks to capitalise on business opportunities and undertake research and analyse data to identify new opportunities. Additionally, this role is accountable for effectively fostering and managing these networks and partnerships.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated business development experience in a complex organisation
- Ability to undertake research and analyse data to identify new opportunities
- High level stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels and gain commitment
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to facilitate the provision of advice and support required by both staff and students
Qualifications
- A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or Extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Monday 15th May 2023, 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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