School of Science, Technology and Engineering (SSTE) | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Level 7-10, $*****-$***** per hour, plus 12% superannuation, depending on classification and experience
Casual opportunity
The Opportunity
The School of Science, Technology and Engineering (SSTE) is seeking a motivated and organised Industry and Alumni Engagement Coordinator to support industry engagement activities and strengthen connections with industry, government and community partners.
Working closely with the Portfolio Lead - International and Engagement, the Industry Engagement team and academic staff, you will help coordinate partnership opportunities, maintain relationships and ensure engagement activities progress effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful collaborations that connect UniSC's STEM expertise with industry needs, support student learning and create opportunities for real-world impact.
You will play an important role in keeping engagement activities organised, maintaining clear communication between stakeholders and supporting the School's international and engagement priorities.
You will
Coordinate industry engagement enquiries, partnership opportunities and follow-up activities, ensuring timely and professional communication with external partners.
Facilitate connections between industry partners and academic staff, supporting collaboration and Work Integrated Learning (WIL/WPL) opportunities.
Maintain accurate engagement records, track partnership activity and prepare updates, briefings and reports to support the School's engagement priorities.
About you
You are a proactive and relationship-focused professional who enjoys connecting people, coordinating activities and keeping projects moving forward.




You communicate confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders, take a structured approach to managing competing priorities and are comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across a multidisciplinary workplace.
You will possess:
A relevant tertiary qualification in STEM or equivalent professional experience in industry engagement, partnership development, stakeholder relations or a related field.
Broad knowledge of STEM disciplines and the ability to communicate technical capabilities to non-academic audiences.
Demonstrated experience coordinating relationships, projects or activities involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, including experience maintaining accurate records and reporting information.
Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and proficiency with digital systems, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recognise when issues require escalation.
Experience supporting Work Integrated Learning, industry placements or education-focused partnerships will be highly regarded.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.
We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 11 November ****.
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📌 Industry And Alumni Engagement Coordinator – Casual (Melbourne)
🏢 University of the Sunshine Coast
📍 Melbourne