Ventures Community Partnership Coordinator

Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship (GE&E), led by the Director (GE&E), is responsible for leading a number of The University of Queensland's strategic business development activities with potential partners. In particular, the division leads and oversees the implementation of the University's strategy to develop specific partnerships with universities, government, research and industry bodies, both in Australia and around the world. Stewardship of the University's stakeholders is a key enabler for the University's future success, and this area will be pivotal in ensuring that early stage partnerships are developed to a level of maturity and quality required to then be handed over to other parts of the University for continuity and implementation. The division works very closely with all portfolios to ensure partnerships are nurtured and expectations managed. This office has also been responsible for developing the UQ Entrepreneurship Strategy and manages the strategy implementation across the institution under the Ventures brand. Building entrepreneurship mentor and partner networks to support Ventures activities, and identifying student engagement opportunities are an important part of this office.

About This Opportunity

Focusing on a building collaborative partnerships across the University and members of the external startup ecosystem in Queensland and beyond, the Ventures Community Partnerships Coordinator will support the successful development and delivery of a broad range of entrepreneurship programs at The University of Queensland. Supplementary to this, the successful applicant will prepare partnership proposals, develop systems and processes to support the expansion of University Ventures, and contribute strategic insights to the evolution of Venture programs.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

You'll be highly skilled in developing networks, building relationships and operationalising partnerships in the tertiary sector, or a similar industry. With postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent), you'll have skills and experience in developing effective partnerships and entrepreneurship programs with an innate ability to navigate state and federal entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems. The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively will be highly regarded.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, continuing position at HEW level 7.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $85,222 - $93,085, plus super of up to 17% and recreation leave loading of 17.5%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

Questions?

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job number in the subject line.