Head of partnership F/H

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week) until May 2027
The Co-op Industry Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing Co-op Sponsor engagement strategy and securing scholarship funding for Program streams in the fields of Business and Engineering. Together with the Co-op Industry Partner they generate and sustain more than $8M in scholarship and internship funding per annum for one of UNSWs most unique and highly competitive offerings to undergraduate students.
supports sponsor/scholar industry experience placements and communicates relevant feedback to the University; This a fixed term contract until May 2027 reporting to the Head Co-op. The successful person will share the management of the Industry Partner for Technology & Science and senior Scholar Ambassadors to support & drive key Program initiatives.
Maintain and build relationships with industry sponsors managing $8M in annual scholarship funding
Collaborate with Faculties and Academic Coordinators to support scholar placements and manage student/sponsor issues
Manage sponsor agreements ensuring compliance with UNSW policies
Support the development of procedures and training materials for Co-op Program initiatives
developing and managing partnerships with community government or industry organisations that generate mutual value for stakeholders
~ developing or enhancing university careers development or industry graduate programs

developing marketing collateral brand strategy and communications channels and content to achieve effective partner engagement
Demonstrated business experience of the industry employment needs and trends of stakeholders in the relevant program streams including an understanding of desirable graduate skills & capabilities and industry graduate recruitment processes
Advanced computer literacy and experience working with a range of systems and applications
7 January 2026 at 11.As this role will be advertised over the shutdown we wont be able to answer any queries from the 19 December to the 4 January 2026. Shortlisting process will begin early January - interviews will take place mid January.
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.