Job Title: Strategic Partnership Development Specialist
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Partnership Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic partnerships that fuel the expansion of new training programs and education products.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop and manage partnerships with organizations, institutions (VET and Higher Education) and stakeholders to position our organization as a leader in the education and training sector
- Develop high-quality educational programs that expand and diversify our offerings
- Work closely with the Head of Education Design and Product Enablement to drive strategic partnerships and education initiatives
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A Bachelor's degree in Business/Sales, Education, Marketing or related field
* Proven experience (5+ years) in partnership management, business development, or a related role ideally in the education and training sector
* Proven track record of successfully developing education programs and products using internal and external resources
* Proven success in developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth
* Strong understanding of the education and training landscape, including industry trends and challenges
* Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions and strategies
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fully maintained company car
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Generous leave entitlements, including 3 paid Christmas close-down days
- Exclusive discounts on private health insurance
- Corporate travel rates for personal use
- Option to buy or cash out annual leave
- Salary packaging available
- Ongoing development with study support
- Employee Assistance Program (includes Nurse on Call)
- Retail and entertainment discounts
- Pro-rata long service leave after 7 years
About Our Organization:
We are a proud Australian not-for-profit that has helped over one million people kickstart amazing careers since 1982. Our purpose is to inspire individuals and empower businesses and communities to create life-changing opportunities through lifelong learning and meaningful employment for all. We believe in providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm as we have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse.
What We Offer:
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to find their place with us and contribute to our mission to modernize and become a future-ready organization by designing, building, and launching cutting-edge training and education products.