• Industry Engagement | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 9, $138,698 - $145,268 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment until June 2027

The Opportunity

Industry Engagement connects UniSC's expertise with business, government, and community to create meaningful partnerships that deliver real-world impact. Working collaboratively across the University, the team drives opportunities that enhance student success, strengthen research and innovation, support workforce development, and contribute to the economic and social prosperity of the regions we serve. Through strategic partnerships, Industry Engagement helps position UniSC as a trusted partner in addressing industry challenges and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow.

As Manager, Industry Engagement, you will play a key role in the ongoing development and delivery of UniSC's industry engagement strategy by identifying and developing new leads, securing new funding sources, and growing strategic partnerships across industry, government, and community. Working closely with senior leaders, academics, researchers, and external stakeholders, you will create opportunities that drive student success, expand research collaboration, and support the University's strategic growth objectives. You will also lead partnership initiatives, influence organisational capability, and foster a culture of industry engagement that delivers lasting value for UniSC and its partners.

For more information, please visit us online: Industry Engagement

You will

• lead the identification, development and delivery of strategic industry partnerships that support the growth of UniSC's teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement objectives;
• identify, establish, and manage relationships with industry, government, and community stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities that deliver mutual value; and
• manage assigned industry engagement initiatives and projects while providing strategic advice, influencing stakeholders, and strengthening a culture of industry engagement across the University.

About you

You are an experienced and outcomes driven business development professional with a proven ability to build strategic partnerships with industry and deliver on key organisational outcomes and performance indicators. You excel at developing trusted relationships with senior leaders across industry, government, and higher education and are highly motivated by creating opportunities that deliver value.

A strategic and collaborative leader, you bring exceptional business acumen, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, together with strong project and stakeholder management capability. You are comfortable navigating complex and new environments, identifying and developing new opportunities for growth, and bringing diverse stakeholders together to achieve shared objectives.

You will possess:

• Postgraduate qualifications in business development, commerce, management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant business development experience;
• Demonstrated success in business development, strategic partnership management, or industry engagement within a university, government, or commercial environment;
• Proven ability to identify, establish and grow collaborative partnerships with industry and government that deliver strategic outcomes;
• Experience preparing business proposals, strategic and operational plans, business cases, and executive-level reports to support stakeholder engagement;
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, assess risk, and deliver successful outcomes;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; and
• Demonstrated understanding of the higher education sector, research collaboration, and emerging trends in industry engagement.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midday, Friday 14 August 2026.

Position Description:  494742_Manager, Industry Engagement.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Taksil Dias
General Manager, Industry Engagement 
Telephone: 0448 863 994
Email: tdias@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.