Partnerships Officer – Innovation Projects

• Base salary from $73,987 – $82,271 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
• Flexible, inclusive work environment with generous remuneration and benefits
• Work in a highly creative role creating real impact for the community and planet

About us

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow . Our gamechanging new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.
Southern Cross University’s new 2030 strategy is founded on our people and our purpose to change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact.Learn more about our purpose, values and strategy by clicking here . 

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Based in Southern Cross University’s forward-thinking Office of Engagement , you will have an opportunity to flex your marketing and stakeholder management skills to promote the University’s strengths and build industry and business connections.

The Partnerships Officer – Innovation Projects is a dynamic and highly creative role, responsible for implementing initiatives that engage the prospective student, partner and industry audiences through promoting and organising the delivery of key brand, marketing and engagement projects, activities and events. Your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of programs and activities.
• Organise the implementation of targeted activations and outreach initiatives including appropriate University integration.
• Undertake event logistics and project planning activities including creating and managing timelines, reporting and budget management.
• Maintain and report on data, including developing datasets capturing industry and business connections within the University footprint.

About you

You will have a strong interest in innovation in all shapes and sizes, with demonstrated experience developing contemporary marketing and promotional materials across multiple platforms for events or activations. More specifically, you will have:

• A relevant qualification and subsequent experience in a marketing, engagement or event management environment, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience playing a lead role in the execution and implementation of events, campaigns and activations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Strong organisational skills, and competence with computer systems such as CRM, Microsoft Office, basic design software programs and photo/audio-visual technology.

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12 Months).
• Located at Lismore, however hybrid working arrangements are available for the right candidate on request (if Gold Coast based, travel to Lismore twice a week will be an essential part of this role).
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $73,987 – $82,271 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $96,257.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU. 

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and respond to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date.  Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website . If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Jemma Neylan, Partnerships Manager
Phone: (07) 5589 3186
Email:jemma.neylan@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 9:00 am AEDT, Monday 21 November 2022

 

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