Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed term until 30 November 2026
Remuneration: Level 9 $148K- $157K per annum (based on experience) + 17% super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. Ranked among the top 50 universities globally, we attract the highest potential students from Australia and around the world. Our researchers tackle the biggest economic, business, and social challenges with partners around the world.
Why this role matters:
The Engagement Manager will lead the Business School’s industry and community engagement strategy for Career Accelerator and Student Engagement, enhancing visibility, awareness, and participation among students, employers, and alumni. The role focuses on building and maintaining strong domestic and international partnerships to expand Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Career Development Learning (CDL) opportunities, equipping students with the skills and experiences needed for workforce readiness.
Reporting to the Director, Career Accelerator and Student Engagement, the Engagement Manager will oversee a team of seven, and offshore contractors, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. This role requires exceptional stakeholder and industry relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse internal and external partners to drive student outcomes and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute engagement strategies aligned with Business School priorities.
- Strengthen employer partnerships to increase WIL and CDL opportunities.
- Lead initiatives that enhance student employability through experiential learning.
- Manage team performance, workloads, and priorities to achieve strategic objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in engagement and employability programs.
About you:
- Relevant Postgraduate qualifications with extensive experience or equivalent knowledge gained through education and experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing outcomes in complex environments.
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing strategy with strong project management skills.
- Deep understanding of emerging trends in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and best practices for domestic and international offerings.
- Ability to independently exercise judgement and problem solving to resolve and address issues as they arise.
- Strong research and analytical skills including experience preparing high quality reports, proposals, proposals, and business cases.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex policies and influence effective implementation.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Hybrid work opportunity
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply:
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. Applications close: Thursday 20th November before 11:30 pm Sydney time.
Get in Touch:
For job related queries please contact Persa Tzakis, Talent Acquisition Team Leader and Executive Resourcer at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
