"Senior 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.

Senior Industry Engagement Adviser

Job no: 522632

Work type: Part Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Business Development

Senior Industry Engagement Adviser

• Lead UWA’s industry partnership strategy to drive innovation, knowledge exchange, and high‑impact employability outcomes.
• Shape and manage major domestic and international agreements that strengthen UWA’s position with industry and host organisations.
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis to 31 December 2026.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 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

• Source, develop and maintain industry partnerships that enable sponsorships, placements and long‑term collaborations.
• Lead consistent processes and best‑practice frameworks for industry engagement, WIL agreements and partner onboarding.
• Oversee negotiation, execution and monitoring of agreements, ensuring quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

About you

• Strong business development capability with demonstrated commercial acumen and partnership‑building experience.
• Skilled in developing, negotiating and managing sponsorships and agreements across diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting and managing relationships.
• Highly organised, able to coordinate multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in designing and implementing best‑practice engagement processes, preferably in higher education.

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: Senior Industry Engagement Adviser PD - 522632.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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 11 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time