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• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 6: $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Superannuation 
• Location: Kensington, NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus 3 days a week)

Why The Role Matters:

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education. As Australia’s largest Engineering Faculty, we graduate the highest number of engineers and lead in research expenditure, with a goal to rank in the top 20 globally by 2025.

The Student Industry Engagement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting initiatives within the Student Industry portfolio. This position focuses on fostering connections between students and industry to enhance the student experience, including initiatives that contribute to the goals of the Women in Engineering (WIE) program.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Coordinate and support the implementation of industry engagement strategies and initiatives to enhance student connectivity with industry partners.
• Build and maintain industry contacts to support engagement efforts.
• Organise industry-aligned events, workshops, and outreach programs to showcase engineering pathways to diverse audiences, including initiatives that align with Women in Engineering (WIE) objectives.
• Promote engagement activities through social media and other communication channels.
• Identify opportunities to engage alumni and industry professionals in outreach and student engagement programs.
• Execute communication strategies, including social media content and website updates.
• Lead support for industry partnerships, including record-keeping and database management.
• Represent UNSW Engineering at relevant forums and events.
• Collect and analyse data to evaluate the impact of engagement initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of reports to demonstrate outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate industry scholarship panels and facilitating ongoing engagement between industry partners and students.
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives across the Student Industry portfolio as required.

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant degree and experience or equivalent competency gained through another combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills including the ability to establish long-term relationships with an organisation, alumni, prospects, or donors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs focused on specific outcomes that engage multiple stakeholders in either the public or private sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in promotional, event management and engagement work.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship management of diverse stakeholder groups with a strong track record in delivery of successful outcomes.
• Superior communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write content for mass communication and effectively deliver public presentations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skill and EDM management tools.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications close Wednesday 9^th April 2025 by 11:30pm.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington, NSW.

Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Victoria Miller at v.miller@unsw.edu.au

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.