Head, External Partnership and Engagement

Full time, continuing position, located on the Darlington Campus
Exciting opportunity to lead strategic thinking in Faculty of Engineering
A competitive remuneration package on offer, including leave loading and generous employer’s contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is currently seeking to appoint a Head, External Partnership and Engagement who will join the leadership team of the Faculty of Engineering.

In this dynamic role you will:

develop and drive the Faculty’s external engagement and industry partnerships, translating university objectives into sound operationally aligned plans for the Faculty and Schools
lead the Faculty’s business development strategy operating model design
provide innovative leadership and implement initiatives and projects that will strengthen ties between key external stakeholders and the Faculty
engage with University stakeholders to deliver on key Faculty objectives and for achieving seamless interaction with our external stakeholders.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Head, External Partnership and Engagement who has:

demonstrated experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies that deliver quality outcomes
demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; experience in formal change management and proven ability to resolve a diverse range of HR issues
experience in mapping, negotiating and managing successful partnership agreements
extensive experience working with industry on a range of partnership activities
ability to lead through change, pivot and be agile in response to emerging Faculty priorities.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Monika Browning, Recruitment Operations by email to monika.browning@sydney.edu.au

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

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Applications Close

Wednesday 15 July 2026 11:59 PM