Global Partnerships Officer

Job no:510769
Work type:Continuing – Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:HEO6, Global Engagement

(HEO6) $82,879 to $89,525 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

3x Continuing, full-time opportunities available immediately.

Exceptional role to apply your skills and work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The Global Partnerships Officer will work closely with other members of the Global Partnerships team to oversee activation and ongoing growth of key partnerships. The Partnership Officer contributes to the development and delivery of partnership plans, provides support for establishment of international partnership agreements, including assessment of prospective partners, and drafting of relevant reports on partnership activities. The Partnership Officer also assists with the management of internal funding schemes and identification of external funding opportunities and resources to support the University’s engagement with key markets, gathers insights and data on global trends and opportunities, assists with the administration of internal and external funding schemes, and plays a lead role in the preparation of partner and country briefs and reports.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the international higher education sector and knowledge of the issues affecting international students
• Experience in developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in analysing data and the preparation and communication of reports
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills across a range of cultures

 Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaborations – offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division’s broader role

The Division of External Engagement Division supports the growth and success of the University through the development of partnerships and delivery of engagement programs that enhance reputation, grow revenue, and create positive, lasting change in the communities where the University engages. A hub of connectivity for transformative collaboration, the Division is the custodian of brand, reputation and relationships and champions of the University’s ability and potential to achieve impact and influence across research, education and engagement. The Division comprises Marketing, Advancement, Media & Corporate Relations, Future Students, Global Engagement and Children’s University. The Division oversees strategy and delivery of the University’s key services in domestic and international student recruitment, admissions, global engagement, alumni relations and philanthropy, media and corporate communications and industry and government partnerships and volunteers, among many others.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 October 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr. Jessica Gallagher
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement
P: +61 (8) 8313 4659
E: jessica.gallagher@adelaide.edu.au  

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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