Job Description
We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships. This role will be responsible for leading and developing a suite of multidisciplinary partnerships to build and grow our profile and reputation and achieve our strategic goals.
As a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, you will take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. You will identify, develop and manage engagement with major strategic collaborative opportunities that cover multiple partners and/or internal stakeholders, with a focus on the health sector.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and developing a set of partnerships for the University with a range of stakeholders/targets, including partner liaison, partnership prospectus of ideas, proposal writing and presentations to grow current and potential partnerships that meet the University's strategic industry partnership goals.
* Engaging with Academic Groups to identify, develop and lead business development for impact that may span research, education and training projects and programs.
* Partnering with Central Portfolios (including Research, Advancement and Marketing & Communications) to progress activities including media, marketing, promotion and external relationships to align partnership for impact.
* Liaising, consulting and working closely with key external stakeholders to ensure synergies are optimised, and that promotion of our organisation and its unique capabilities are maximised.
* Providing strategic advice, expert negotiation and professional expertise in the development of all relevant partnership agreements and documentation which support the development of mutually beneficial partnership arrangements and meet legislative, organisational and policy requirements.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following qualifications and skills:
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial proven experience in business development, including expertise in value creation and opportunity identification, communication and collaborative relationship management, and negotiation and deal-making skills.
* Experience in leading strategic projects, including implementing plans, managing resources, and ensuring projects delivered on time.
* Proficient in crafting high-level communications for diverse audiences, and ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
* Competent in facilitating collaboration agreements with legal and commercial departments.
* Adept in stakeholder management, leadership, and solid understanding of higher education administration would further enhance your ability to fulfill these responsibilities effectively.
* Prior experience or background in the health sector would be highly regarded.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package, generous leave entitlements, and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at either Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As we are a multi-site organisation, you may be required to work across other locations.
Salary Range: HEW Level 10 $142,222 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $166,399 per annum.