Regional Industry and Partnerships Adviser

• Support students and graduates by leveraging local business community strengths.
• Located in Kinjarling / Albany facilitates UWA’s teaching and research activity in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis, until 31/12/2026.
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia’s campus located in Kinjarling / Albany facilitates UWA’s teaching and research activity in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The campus has a strong reputation for applied research and teaching drawing on the rich place-based strengths of the Great Southern biodiversity, oceans, and communities.

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise, based at UWA’s Perth campus, provides strategic leadership for digital uplift across the student lifecycle, focusing on enablement and capability development. It drives innovations through partnerships with third-party organisations, advancing short courses, micro-credentials, and lifelong learning. The Office also consolidates initiatives related to experiential learning, employability, and career development, maintaining industry partnerships to meet evolving skill needs.

About the opportunity

• Develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations with industry and community stakeholders in regional Western Australia.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships between UWA and the business community, driving employability and engagement outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues across the University.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency (post-graduate degree desirable) and substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level.
• Proven ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of professionals and establish effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Strong understanding of industry engagement strategies and practices, including knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and commercialisation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement best practice, policies, procedures and processes for design and development of Industry facing solutions in a higher education setting.

Note:

The position is based at UWA Albany.

Occasional travel (intrastate, interstate and overseas) may be required.

Occasional weekend work and some after-hours work may be required.

Current “C” class driver’s licence (preference for experience with manual and 4WD vehicles).

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 21 November 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.