Outreach & Engagement Manager
(School of Public Policy & Government), UNSW Canberra
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hrs per week)
Duration: 24 months
Remuneration: Level 8 from $132,445 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
Location: UNSW Canberra, City Campus
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the School during its establishment and growth phase and play a central role in shaping its external profile, stakeholder relationships, and long-term impact.
Reporting to the Head of Engagement and Impact, UNSW Canberra and embedded within the School of Public Policy and Government, the Outreach & Engagement Manager will work day to day with the Executive Director and School team to develop and deliver engagement, partnership and communication initiatives that support the School’s strategic priorities and growth.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the School's outreach and stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across government, industry, philanthropic organisations, universities and community partners.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities that support the School's strategic priorities.
- Promote executive education programs, public events, research activities and thought leadership initiatives.
- Coordinate high-profile events, forums, policy dialogues and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively with academics and professional staff to develop engagement opportunities that increase the School's visibility and impact.
- Develop communication materials and engagement campaigns that showcase the School's expertise and achievements.
- Monitor stakeholder engagement outcomes and provide strategic advice to support continuous improvement.
- Represent the School at external meetings, events and networking opportunities.
Skills and experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, government relations, communications, public affairs or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, academia or the not-for-profit sector.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations and reports.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Experience planning and delivering high-profile events and engagement activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships.
- A collaborative approach with demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Experience within the higher education, public sector or policy environment will be highly regarded.
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