Partnerships Development Coordinator

• Join us in shaping the future of education through strategic partnerships and transformative growth.
• UC Level 6, Salary Range $88,414 pa - $95,175 pa plus 17% Super
• Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Partnerships Development Coordinator to the University in support of a major strategic program to grow student numbers as part of our Education Transformation and Growth Program (ETaG).

As the Partnerships Development Coordinator, you will work under the broad direction of the Senior Partnerships Development Coordinator to support the growth and transformation of the University's educational partnerships. Your role will actively contribute to achieving strategic objectives within ETaG program of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and supporting new business opportunities by working closely with internal stakeholders.
• Aid in the preparation of research, assessment, and due diligence of prospective partnerships.
• Facilitate and coordinate the administrative processing of international and domestic partnership agreements.
• Conduct or evaluate financial assessments of partnership opportunities.
• Participate in negotiations with external institutions/partners.
• Coordinate partnership engagement activities to strengthen relationships.
• Support the organisation of visits and delegations related to educational partnerships.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Versatile and pro-active.
• Confident in communication and presentations.
• Good at rapport building and management of stakeholder relations.
• Experienced with Partnerships (highly regarded)
• Adept at thinking creatively and identifying new partnership opportunities.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Convenience store and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra embodies it’s Values of Everyone’s invites, Nurragunnawali, Change the World, Dare to be Curious and Walk together which we are proud. UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

Pre-employment checks:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

How to Apply:

Please apply with you CV only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Laura Thomson - Senior Partnerships Development Coordinator - 02 62015421 - [email protected] or Meaghan Butler – Deputy Director, Educational Partnerships - 02 6206 8553 - [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday the 12^th of May 2024