"Industry Engagement Adviser"

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Industry Engagement Adviser

Job no: 522597

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Business Development

Industry Engagement Adviser

• Drive meaningful partnerships that connect UWA students with industry, fostering knowledge exchange and real‑world employability outcomes.
• Contribute to UWA’s innovation agenda by shaping engagement processes and programs that link the business community with learning and development initiatives.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Enterprise Education serves as the bridge between the University’s academic community and the engines of welfare and prosperity for Western Australia. The area is responsible for designing, enabling, and scaling high-impact partnerships between the academic community and external stakeholders across industry, government, and the not-for-profit sector. These partnerships deliver a foundation for contemporary and impactful career services and experiential learning pathways relevant to all students. They also support the development and delivery of co- and extra-curricular experiences that uplift students, partners, and the broader community. Through deep engagement with enterprise partners, Enterprise Education delivers lifelong learning and development opportunities that advance the competitiveness of the communities served by the University.

About the opportunity

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to generate new collaborations, placement opportunities and coordinated engagement activities across UWA.
• Liaise with industry partners and organisations, acting as the point of contact on work placement agreements, providing support and authoritative advice and responding to complex enquiries providing factual and accurate information
• Plan and deliver programs and events that bring students and industry together, strengthening UWA’s community impact and responsiveness to evolving job‑market trends.

About you

• Strong relationship‑building capability with demonstrated experience liaising across internal and external stakeholders to create effective partnerships.
• Understanding of industry engagement practices, including knowledge exchange, technology transfer and commercialisation principles.
• Skilled in designing and implementing best‑practice WIL engagement processes and related policies in a higher‑education context.
• Advanced communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to complex enquiries and provide authoritative advice.
• Strong planning and organisational capability, able to coordinate programs, manage priorities and deliver events that support student‑industry connection.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Some after-hours work may be required.

Position description: Industry Engagement Adviser PD - 522597.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at Ryan.Whiddett@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 22 February 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.