About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference.We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The External Engagement and Partnerships Division focuses on building and strengthening relationships with industry, government, and the community. The Strategic Partnerships Delivery team supports a coordinated and strategic approach to supporting the delivery of complex and high-value partnerships across faculties, research centres, and central units.

Job Purpose

This role leads the strategic partnerships delivery function, overseeing the coordination and execution of complex and high-value partnerships from planning through to review. It ensures partnerships are delivered in line with institutional priorities, governance requirements, and consistent standards, and also drives improvement in internal university processes to support more effective external partnerships.
Detailed Description

Role Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex strategic partnerships from scoping through to review.

Develop and embed governance frameworks, processes, and delivery standards.

Translate partnership opportunities into operational delivery plans including resourcing, costing, and risk assessment.





Provide oversight of budgets, compliance, and delivery quality across partnerships.

Coordinate cross functional teams to support aligned and consistent delivery outcomes.

Oversee bid coordination and support the progression of closed opportunities into delivery.

Monitor performance, lead reviews, and support continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

Experience leading complex multi stakeholder partnerships and delivery functions.

Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and operational planning frameworks.

Well developed consultation, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

High level coordination and project management capability across diverse teams.

Experience using CRM systems to support partnership management and reporting.

Knowledge of university, industry, and government engagement environments.

Experience

Experience in strategic delivery or partnership coordination in complex environments.

Experience leading teams and working across academic and professional functions.

Experience managing high value partnerships including planning, risk, and review.

Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups and organisational structures.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification with relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Refer to the position description for more detail.

Remuneration/Salary

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: SSG1 plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of include versatile work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

📌 Head of Strategic Partnership Delivery (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney