Kensington, Sydney | 2-Year Fixed Term | Full-Time
Shape the future of education, build what doesn't exist yet.
At UNSW College, we don't just deliver education- we open pathways, create opportunity, and expand access to world-class learning.
As part of this mission, UNSW Group Ventures is a newly established function focused on identifying and delivering major international partnerships and venture opportunities across the UNSW ecosystem, including all university faculties, institutes, entrepreneurship function, lifelong learning and College.
We're now looking for a Group Ventures Development Specialist to help bring these opportunities to life.
Why this role is different
This isn't a traditional university role.
You'll be working within a startup-style function inside a globally recognised institution, where ideas move quickly, priorities shift, and no two days look the same.
It is particularly exciting as the role involves working across a wide range of international markets, offering global exposure and the opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships in different contexts.
If you're coming from consulting or a fast-paced commercial environment and want something equally engaging - but more meaningful and sustainable - this is your opportunity.
What you'll be doing
You'll play a key role across the full venture lifecycle -supporting initiatives from early-stage concept through to execution.
This includes:
* Conduct market research and synthesise complex data into clear insights
* Evaluate global education trends, partnerships, and commercial models
* Develop business cases, analytical briefs, and executive-ready papers
* Translate complexity into structured, decision-ready materials
* Prepare Board and committee documentation
* Coordinate inputs across finance, legal, and academic stakeholders
Driving operational progress
* Support due diligence, reporting, and pipeline tracking
* Contribute to improving processes, frameworks, and ways of working
* Support internal and external collaboration across a highly matrixed environment
What we're looking for
We're not just hiring for skills -we're hiring for mindset and capability.
You'll likely bring:
* Experience in consulting, commercial operations, or complex project environments
* Strong analytical and written communication skills (you can turn complexity into clarity)
* Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
* High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline
You are:
* Adaptable – you can pivot quickly across markets, priorities, and problems
* Intellectually curious – you enjoy solving complex, ambiguous challenges
* Proactive – you anticipate what's needed before being asked
* Collaborative – you work across boundaries and build strong relationships
* Grounded but ambitious – you want to build something meaningful
Bonus points if you have experience in:
* Consulting environments
* International education or global market development
* Governance, risk, or regulatory frameworks
* Tenders, partnerships, or commercial negotiations
What you'll get in return
* The opportunity to build and shape a new function from the ground up
* Work that is strategic, analytical, and genuinely meaningful
* A collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity and initiative
* The stability and reputation of UNSW, with the energy of a startup
Applications close at midnight on the Thursday, April 30.
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