Manager, Higher Degree Industry Internships

• Full time, continuing role

• Exciting opportunity to shape and implement the Industry Internship Program for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students

• Base Salary of $140,913 - $148,684 + 17% superannuation

 About the opportunity
As the Manager, Higher Degree Industry Internships you will play an integral role in shaping and implementing the Industry Internships Program for Higher Degree Research students, leveraging the existing relationships and work of the broader university stakeholders. In this role you will develop and implement strategies, processes, and policy, ensuring alignment with overarching objectives of the Research Portfolio to uplift industry engagement and overall experience for HDR students.

You will be leading a newly formed team within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Researcher Training group and play a pivotal role in realising the Sydney 2032 Strategy by continuing to uplift the student experience and contributing to research excellence. If you are a talented people-leader with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and strategy implementation, we’d love to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a dynamic team reporting into the Director, Graduate Research School

• map and identify opportunities for industry engagement for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students leveraging existing relationships in the broader university

• encourage Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to apply for the industry internship program

• lead the implementation of processes and procedures aimed at creating a smooth process for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students engaging in industry internships

• provide leadership, people management and coordination to two direct reports

• develop effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

About you

• bachelor’s degree in any discipline paired with relevant industry experience

• experience working in or an understanding of the complexities associated with Higher Education environments

• demonstrated ability to implement strategy in large and complex organisations

• demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team including goal setting, advocacy, and coordination

• proven experience fostering and leveraging stakeholder relationships for external engagement

• ability to present data collect by team members to senior stakeholders with meaningful and engaging insights.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

 Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

 At the University of Sydney, our shared values include, diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

 How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Officer by email: [email protected]

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Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:59 PM