Global Partnerships Officer

(HEO6) $86,360 - $93,285 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

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 Global 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 Global 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 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 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.

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.

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Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  
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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.

Applications close 11:55pm, 7 March 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Phillip Fredericks
Associate Director | Global Partnerships
P: +61 (8) 8313 6520
E: phillip.fredericks@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.