Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Location: Brisbane South (Nathan), Australia; hybrid mix of on-campus and work-from-home options available. Work may also be required across other hirify.global locations.

Salary: AUD 147,057.74 base plus 17% superannuation; full package AUD 172,057.55.

Company

hirify.global is a values-led higher education institution focused on research, academic excellence, education, and community impact.

What you will do

• Identify, develop, and manage major strategic collaboration opportunities involving multiple partners and internal stakeholders.
• Lead partnerships primarily for Griffith Business School, with complementary coverage across Arts, Education, and Law.
• Develop partnership concepts, proposals, presentations, and stakeholder relationships to support strategic industry partnership goals.
• Work with Academic Groups to develop business opportunities spanning research, education, and training projects.
• Coordinate with Research, Advancement, and Marketing & Communications portfolios to promote partnership outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice and negotiate partnership agreements and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial proven business development experience.
• Expertise in value creation, opportunity identification, communication, collaborative relationship management, negotiation, and deal-making.
• Experience leading strategic projects, implementing plans, managing resources, and delivering projects on time.
• Ability to create high-level communications for diverse audiences and explain complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Experience facilitating collaboration agreements with legal and commercial departments, plus stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Full unrestricted Australian work rights and successful completion of a National criminal history check are required.

Nice to have

• Understanding of higher education administration.
• Prior experience or background in the higher education sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Mix of on-campus and work-from-home options with a supportive work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities and support for future learning through an educational staff assistance scheme.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Internal mobility opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and on-campus gym facilities.
• Commitment to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a covering letter and current CV or resume including full contact details.
• Applications close Tuesday 20 October at 11:59pm.