Associate Director, Global Strategy And Partnerships

Description:

• Global Partnerships

• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 5 years

• Based at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus

The Associate Director, Global Strategy and Partnerships will lead UQ’s engagement with global partners, helping shape UQ’s international strategy and strengthen our reputation as a leader in teaching, research, and engagement. This includes providing strategic advice on UQ’s global positioning, developing new opportunities, representing UQ internationally, and fostering stakeholder collaboration.

Leading a high-performing team, the role focuses on building strategic global partnerships and implementing systems and frameworks to monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve UQ’s global engagement activities. The individual will also be expected to travel, on occasion, on short notice, to support key engagements and partnerships.

For further information about the position, please view the appointment booklet.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

As a passionate leader in international education, you will drive impactful global partnerships with strong leadership skills to inspire high-performing teams. Superior interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills are essential for building and maintaining strong professional relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders across industries and countries. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies aligned with broader organisational goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the preparation of compelling proposals, reports, and presentations. You will possess strong research and data analysis capabilities, enabling you to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges. Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset will be key to thriving in this role.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion or have any questions, please contact Shiann Fait, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via talent@uq.edu.au.

When you’re ready to submit an application, we ask that you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and criminal history check.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday, 23 February at 11.00pm AEST (R-47399).