THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Partnerships (Western Metropolitan) is responsible for developing and establishing an initial Deakin engagement plan for Melbourne’s west, and reporting on the University’s strategic partnerships in Melbourne’s west, with particular emphasis on strengthening engagement with government, employers, business, agencies and the community in Melbourne’s outer western metropolitan area. The incumbent will conceptualise, develop and roll out new initiatives and programs as projects. Achievement of the occupant will inform University’s future direction and strategy in relation to the engagement plans in Melbourne’s west.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Develop, scope and establish a Deakin engagement plan for Melbourne’s west that advances Deakin’s strategic position and role as a provider of higher education and research in western metropolitan Melbourne.
• Provide program advice to senior University staff, develop and implement a sectoral employer, trade union, community and stakeholder partnerships strategy that positions Deakin as a provider of higher education and research in western metropolitan Melbourne.
• Support the development and implementation of a community education strategy across western metropolitan Melbourne.
• Manage the participation in, and organisation of, meetings of the Deakin and sectoral partners and alliances, related committees and working groups, and work with the stakeholders to ensure achievement of follow-up actions.

ABOUT YOU

• A tertiary qualification in education, stakeholder relations, public relations, communications, marketing or a related field and extensive relevant experience or a relevant combination of qualifications and experience.
• Highly-developed knowledge and understanding of the western metropolitan Melbourne area.
• Highly-developed knowledge and understanding of the tertiary education sector and awareness of best practice in university partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated capacity for establishing, building and sustaining effective partnerships.

ABOUT US

Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion

Deakin University is proud to be recognised as an organisation that offers a friendly and supportive working environment. Our staff are committed to genuinely making a difference to thousands of people's lives by contributing to excellence in their education. We acknowledge the importance of providing a dynamic and diverse working environment and strive to offer variety in day-to-day roles as well as various career and professional development opportunities to assist staff to grow and progress their careers. Deakin University staff have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from a diverse range of cultures and professional backgrounds, all who share a common interest in lifelong learning. Furthermore, our staff enjoy the physical location and natural surrounds of our working environments, which they report as enhancing their job satisfaction.

Alongside our international and Australian partners, Deakin University operates on four main campuses; Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, and the Warrnambool Campus. We also have a location in the Melbourne and Warrnambool CBDs as well as learning centres across regional Victoria.

The University may require staff to work at other locations outside their primary place of work.

CONTACT

David Ensor, Director, Sectoral Partnerships +61 3 9244 6462

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 30 November, 2014

TO APPLY

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/careers-at-deakin

All applicants are encouraged to provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing resume.