Senior Industry Engagement Adviser
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Senior Industry Engagement Adviser
- Lead UWAs industry partnership strategy to drive innovation knowledge exchange and highimpact employability outcomes.
- Shape and manage major domestic and international agreements that strengthen UWAs position with industry and host organisations.
- Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis to 31 December 2026.
- Base salary range: $116262 $127078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Enterprise Education serves as the bridge between the Universitys 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 longterm collaborations.
- Lead consistent processes and bestpractice 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 partnershipbuilding 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 bestpractice 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 -
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Ryan Whiddett at
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 Australias top university.
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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
