"Engagement Officer, United States Studies Centre"

• Award winning culture and high-performing team
• Full-time, permanent role, flexible work arrangements
• Annual Base Salary $100,000 + 11% superannuation (negotiable depending on experience)

About the United States Studies Centre (USSC)

The United States Studies Centre, located at the University of Sydney, is an independent foreign policy research centre dedicated to providing balanced and objective analysis, evidence-based insights, and tangible solutions to complex problems for policymakers, businesses, students, and the public. Our vision is to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the United States while contributing to their impact on international affairs.

Click here to learn more about the United States Studies Centre's mission.

About the Opportunity

The United States Studies Centre is in an exciting growth phase with record levels of stakeholder engagement, the largest team in our history, and the highest share of voice among think tanks in Australia.

As the Engagement Officer, you will help deepen, diversify and embed the Centre's relationship with key government and corporate stakeholders and help generate a sustainable revenue pipeline.

You will play an important role in growing and optimising the Centre’s engagement, improving the sustainability of the Centre through diversifying funding sources, and increasing Centre impact through tracking and reporting.

Reporting to the CEO (for corporate engagement) and COO (for government engagement), your key responsibilities will be:

• support the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals for corporate and government stakeholders
• track and manage project deliverables for grants, partnerships and government engagement
• coordinate the Centre's engagement with stakeholders
• support the Senior Management Team to secure new corporate partnerships and opportunities with federal and state government
• maintain the Centre’s use of Salesforce as a source of truth for contacts, grants, partnerships and government engagement
• invite stakeholders to events, briefings, roundtables and conferences
• draft reports to funding bodies of outcomes delivered.

About you

• prior experience in business development or stakeholder relationships management
• project management skills to ensure the Centre delivers on its commitments to external stakeholders
• excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• excellent attention to detail and initiative
• strong track record of CRM management, preferably Salesforce.

For a copy of the position description, please follow this link: Engagement Officer

Benefits of working with us

In addition to an attractive salary and superannuation, the Centre provides a range of benefits including:

• Family-friendly working hours and flexible working arrangements that let you balance your work and personal responsibilities
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, sick leave, carers leave, long service leave, family violence leave and paid parental leave
• Breastfeeding rooms and a breastfeeding policy, with several childcare centres near the University
• Professional development allowance, plus a range of training and development opportunities provided by the University
• Salary packaging for motor vehicles, laptops and superannuation
• Staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance
• UniSuper superannuation advice, seminars and financial advisers
• Discounted rates to Uni sport and fitness centres
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service
• Discounted veterinary services for pets of staff
• Free access to the University library.

About our Culture

The Centre recently won X-Ref Awards for “Best Workplace” and “Culture Change”. The Centre is committed to building a culture that fosters collaboration, career progression, diversity, inclusion, mental health and sustainability. We have a Social Responsibility Committee that organises regular events and training sessions and our Social Club meets monthly.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to apply

We do not accept email applications. Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you have any questions about the role, wish to have a confidential discussion, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out an application, please contact the United States Studies Centre Finance team: ussc.finance@sydney.edu.au

Applications Close

Sunday 25 August 2024 11:59 PM