The Opportunity
As the Manager, Global Learning and Partnerships, you'll lead our International Partnerships and Global Learning teams, playing a key role in advancing UniSC's Strategic Plan. You'll have the chance to shape our international strategy by assessing exciting partnership opportunities, managing grants, and ensuring exceptional quality and compliance.
About the Role
* craft and execute strategies to evaluate, build, and strengthen international partnerships, driving global growth and impact;
* lead the International Partnerships team in maximising both new and existing opportunities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness in our partnerships and agreements;
* direct the Global Learning team to boost participation in learning abroad programs, enhance grant acquisition, and manage risks effectively;
About You
Our ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a passion for global engagement and a talent for transforming opportunities into impactful partnerships. You're skilled in evaluating and recommending international partnerships that align with our Strategic Plan, ensuring they drive meaningful growth.
Key Requirements
* Experience in crafting and executing strategic plans, policies, and frameworks, with a focus on implementing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement;
* Proven ability to evaluate and forge international partnerships, including conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives;
* Successful track record in securing and managing government grants, ideally for learning abroad programs, with a keen eye for compliance, reporting, and financial oversight;
* Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, representation, and relationship management, with a commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and the ability to use initiative and influence for strategic success;
* Extensive experience in managing contracts with international partners, ensuring legal compliance, and effectively identifying and mitigating risks;
* Demonstrated capability to lead, inspire, and develop teams while managing individual projects with efficiency;
* In-depth understanding of the Australian and international higher education sectors, including governance and internationalisation issues (such as ESOS and TEQSA).