contributes to establishment of sustainable partnerships and engagement frameworks that support graduate employability, industry connected learning, and the ongoing development of UWA India.
About the opportunity
- Leads engagement with industry, government and professional sectors to inform academic programs and institutional initiatives aligned to workforce needs.
- Facilitates industry participation across teaching, learning and institutional activities, enabling industry connected learning and collaboration for UWA India.
- Builds sustainable industry networks that enhance academic relevance, graduate employability, institutional visibility and long-term partnerships.
About you
- A relevant tertiary qualification in business, education, industry engagement, public policy, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing partnerships with industry, government, and/or professional organisations within a complex organisational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior external stakeholders and build productive professional relationships.
- Experience coordinating industry engagement initiatives, advisory activities, or collaborative programs aligned with workforce or sector needs.
- Demonstrated understanding of governance, compliance, and contractual processes relevant to external partnerships or collaborative arrangements.
Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies.
Position description: UWA India PD - Industry Advisory Manager.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact uwaindia.talent@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online by clicking here or by visiting the QR provided below and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM IST on Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
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