• Help develop partnerships that drive student outcomes.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on fixed term until 31/12/2025 with potential for ongoing.
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of digital uplift across the full student lifecycle, including both digital enablement initiatives and digital development and capability support. The Office consolidates multiple initiatives with respect to experiential learning at curricula and co-curricular levels to develop an overall strategy for employability, and broader forms of career development initiatives through establishing and maintaining solid partnerships and engagement with Industry to stay abreast of skill requirements and resourcing needs.

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise also leads the development of innovations in partnerships with third party organisations and industry, and advances UWA’s short course and micro-credentials within the UWA Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education framework.

About the opportunity

• Develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations with industry stakeholders to foster relationships between UWA and the business community.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver programs of activity, including events, that bring together students and the business community.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of consistent processes and standard offerings to industry partners and host organisations.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in a relevant field, completion of or working towards a post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Substantial experience and ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of professionals and establish effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Substantial understanding of industry engagement strategies and practices, including knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and commercialisation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver events or industry programs that facilitate meaningful engagement.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively in a multi-functional team environment.

Position description:  PD Industry Engagement Adviser - (518423).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at ryan.whiddett@uwa.edu.au

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. A separate response to individual selection criteria is not required.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 30 September 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 talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.