Chisholm is seeking an experienced Stakeholder and Events Partner for the Victorian Digital Skills Compact under our Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Stakeholder and Events Partner is the lead specialist responsible for stakeholder engagement, relationship management, signatory growth and strategic engagement activities supporting the Victorian Digital Skills Compact.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of stakeholder engagement initiatives that support Compact objectives, contractual deliverables and strategic priorities.
- Develop, manage and influence a diverse portfolio of stakeholders across industry, government, education, workforce and community sectors.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and position the Compact as a team-oriented platform for addressing Victoria's digital workforce challenges.
- Lead initiatives that expand Compact participation and increase the number, diversity and value of Compact signatories.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective signatories aligned to priority sectors and workforce objectives.
- Partner with CoE teams, Compact Council members and signatories, and the Victorian Skills Authority to activate engagement strategies and annual stakeholder plans.
- Develop engagement approaches that encourage collaboration, participation and stakeholder ownership of Compact priorities.
- Lead the design, planning and delivery of a strategic engagement and events program supporting stakeholder participation, signatory growth and Compact visibility.
- Deliver high-profile forums, roundtables, networking events, workshops,



briefings and information sessions involving senior industry and government representatives.

This position is assessed as partly remote capable and if this position is approved for flexible work arrangements Chisholm’s retains the right to recall to campus in the event of incidents and events that require on campus attendance.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement initiatives across government, industry, education or community sectors.

Qualifications required for the role:

- Relevant degree and postgraduate qualification and experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, public affairs, business, partnership management, events management or a related discipline;
- or extensive management and leadership experience;
- or an equivalent combination of relevant management and leadership experience and/or education and training.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.





Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

- An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
- Professional Development- continue to grow your career
- Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

- Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
- Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer) (at applicant’s expense)
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified Police Check (at applicant’s expense)

Applications for this position close at 9am Friday 27 November 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Elissa Mckenzie, Director Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence at ***************@chisholm.edu.au.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

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