Industry Engagement Officer – Science

Industry Engagement Officer – Science

Job no: 514430
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Business Development / Industry Engagement

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of UNSW science students, while shaping the future of university engagement with industry?
UNSW Science believes in the power of collaboration, and we are committed to developing new partnerships with industry, and strengthening those bonds we already have at both the local and global scale. By enabling partnerships between our passionate undergraduate science students and the workforce, we envision a future of ‘work-ready’ alumni. Our work experience partners not only get our brightest minds but are also supporting and shaping the future leaders in their industry.

Feel inspired? This may be the opportunity for you!
Our passionate and energetic Education Partnerships Team are looking for a driven and motivated Industry Engagement Officer to join them to drive the Work Integrated Learning program () by developing relationships with industry, government and community organisations, and nurturing existing connections within UNSW. While there is already a well-established, highly engaged partner portfolio, this role will also allow the successful candidate to shape future outreach and identify new areas where our science students can thrive within industry.

We are committed to building meaningful, engaging relationships with the community. Critical to your success in this role will be your ability to develop deep partner relationships, using stakeholder engagement skills and insights to deliver results whilst operating with simplicity and creativity, driving optimum operational performance.

What’s in it for you?

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best Universities in Australia, among one of the 100 Universities worldwide.

Here, your work makes a real difference to people’s lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse campus that supports the needs of all. UNSW is a place where people come to do their best work. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the best minds in your field and be inspired by the talent and passion of colleagues and students.

UNSW is a place that values your work-life balance, where you’ll be supported by generous benefits, professional development opportunities and progressive HR practices. You can immerse yourself in thought leadership and stretch your own perspectives, with university-wide talks open to all.

Above all, you’ll be part of a close-knit, hard-working, fun team at a time of exciting growth and development in the STEM industry engagement space, giving you the opportunity to create positive impact for many different UNSW stakeholders.

About the role

$91k – $97k  plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Fixed Term – 12 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and funding)

Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Industry Engagement Officer reports to the Education Partnerships Manager and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

In collaboration with the Education Partnerships Manager, School WIL Academic Leads and other relevant UNSW staff, develop and maintain relationships with potential WIL partners, contacts and stakeholders in government, industry and community organisations, including UNSW Science alumni.

Support the growth of UNSW Science work-integrated-learning and professional development programs through developing and implementing an effective industry engagement plan that meets relevant KPIs.

Develop and maintain accurate records of engagement activities and connections with potential WIL partners, contacts and stakeholders.

In collaboration with the WIL Administrator and Student Experience Officer, identify and target key student cohorts within UNSW Science to promote and grow participation in WIL programs and meet WIL external partner expectations.

Act as the primary contact for external WIL stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication; assess, prioritise and escalate requests and correspondence including urgent and sensitive matters.

Work with the Education Partnerships Manager and other relevant UNSW staff to coordinate meetings, events, and maintenance of websites, documents and marketing materials to support industry engagement activities.

Develop and deliver quality reporting information, feedback and evaluation as required by internal and external stakeholders, particularly to support the Deputy Dean (Education) and Education Partnerships Manager.

Represent UNSW Science at relevant events, meetings and forums, including occasional events outside of business hours.

Interpret and assist in the implementation of relevant policies and procedures and play a supporting role in their application to ensure all engagement activities conform to relevant policies, government legislation and guidelines.

Participate in other ad hoc projects as required, under the direction of the Education Partnerships Manager.

Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct

Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in a science related field with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrated experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, business development or similar.

Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate openly and regularly with a range of stakeholders/client groups, and to deliver high quality public presentations.

Demonstrated ability to deliver programs with measurable outcomes that engage multiple stakeholders in either the public or private sector with a performance-oriented approach.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Excellent time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and to work under pressure, with minimum supervision and on multiple tasks.

Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.

An understanding of internship or work-integrated learning programs and employability from either an education or employer perspective.

High proficiency of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office 365 suite including Teams, One Drive, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

For informal queries, please see the below contact details. 

Otherwise, please apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Contact:
Violet Hueston
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Applications close: March 29th, 2023

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.

Advertised: 22 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time