Engagement Manager

About the role
Based at our Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley and reporting to the Engagement Team Leader, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining industry partnerships that support quality student fieldwork placements.
This is a proactive, relationship-focused role where you'll:
Build and maintain strong relationships with community services organisations and industry partners.
Identify, negotiate and secure quality student placement opportunities.
Develop new partnerships while strengthening existing industry and alumni networks.
Collaborate with academic teams to ensure placements meet course and accreditation requirements.
Plan ahead for future placement demand and support positive student and industry partner experiences.
Use stakeholder feedback and industry insights to continuously improve placement opportunities.
You’ll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with regular visits to industry partners and placement organisations.
What you'll bring
We're looking for a confident relationship builder who can turn connections into meaningful partnerships.
You'll have:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in industry engagement, stakeholder management, community services, social work or a related field.
Demonstrated success in business development and building strong industry partnerships.
An understanding of student placements and compliance requirements within higher education.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
A current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.
A qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Management or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No