Partnerships Coordinator

• VU is seeking Partnership Coordinators as expanding partnership efforts in line with our strategic and operational plans
• There are X3 roles available one Fulltime ongoing and two Full time fixed term (till 30 June 2026
• The role will be located at the Footscray Park Campus but the successful candidate may also be required to work from other campuses.

About Us:

Our aim is to be a global leader in dualsector learning and research by 2028.

Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first the VU First Year College (FYC) and the VU Block Model as well as VU TAFE renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.

Major Partnerships is part of a broader Engagement and Advancement group within the Community External Relations and Partnership Portfolio. Engagement and Advancement assists the University to deliver educational programs of excellence by building a community of loyal committed and engaged alumni donors and partners.

The Major Partnerships team is responsible for developing managing and lifecycle management of VUs strategic partnerships alliances and collaborations. Partnering with Principle is a key ethos of the VU approach and our partners demonstrate the values and principles aligned with VUs vision and strategic objectives with a focus on impact and value including the Western Bulldogs Football Club and in particular as a key partner in growing the AFWL Headspace and Orygen Western Health Melbourne Airport Greater Western Water and Western Chances to name a few.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the Partnerships Coordinator is to account manage a portfolio of partners within the Victoria University Major Partnership Portfolio. To ensure that the activity with partners is leveraged across the University and to nurture partnerships and collaborate with relevant colleagues across VU to realise value and impact for Victoria University.

The primary role of the Partnerships Coordinator is to manage a portfolio of partners within VUs Major Partnership Portfolio. This includes maximizing the value of partnership activities across the University and fostering strong relationships through collaboration with colleagues across the University to deliver meaningful impact for VU.

This are 3X full time position (one continuing and two fixed term positions) at an HEP 7 classification with the salary range being $97863 $105932 plus 17 superannuation working 36.75 1.0 FTE) hours per week.

This role is a mix of stakeholder engagement partnership management and requires strategic foresight. Some of the roles accountabilities include:

• Partnership Management from development to management and reporting.
• Build and nurturing relationships with partners encouraging a collaborative approach and understand their capacity to help deliver on objectives.
• Ensuring partners are delivering as per partnership agreements including engagement with all relevant areas of the University.
• Develop deliver and track objectives and benefits with each partner in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collate and or prepare partnership activity reporting for dissemination to senior leaders.
• Coordinate the liaison between partners and key stakeholders across the University.

About you:

Were looking for a natural connectorsomeone who enjoys engaging with a range of stakeholders and can have meaningful conversations about partnerships that drive value and impact.

Youll also need excellent organizational skills the ability to manage competing priorities and the agility to think on your feet with a solutionfocused mindset.

Collaboration is key to success in this role. Youll work to support diverse functions internally including Colleges Research Institutes Marketing and Future Students Graduate outcome and the Office of the ViceChancellor. This requires you to be proactive in aligning stakeholders keeping partnership on track and ensuring our engagement processes are efficient scalable and impactful.

Whether your background is in partnerships stakeholder engagement account management education or industry collaboration were seeking someone who is passionate about the collaborative nature of partnerships and brings fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our team.

Conditions & Benefits:

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To view a copy of the position description pleaseclick here.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description
• Your resume.

Note: Please indicate in your cover letter which role youre applying for or whether you are open to accepting any of the ongoing or fixed term role.

For specific queries related to the role please contact Natalie Zaibak

Application Closing Date: 12 May 2025 at 9:00 am

Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:

The University encourages applications from women gender diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrierfree recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.