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• Play a key role in the development of strategy, policy and procedures which support an effective international partner network.
  
• Globally committed and collaborative team focused on international partner development, support and opportunities for growth
• 17% employer superannuation, and flexible workplace
• Fulltime continuing role at our North Sydney campus

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

About the role:

As the Manager, International Partner Development, you'll manage the development and promotion of the University's international relations activities through the establishment, negotiation and ongoing management of formal partnerships with international universities and partner organisations and will have the opportunity to support the Senior Manager International Partnerships in the development of strategy, policy and procedure to support an effective international partner network.

More specifically the role entails:

• Management and support of international partner agreement activities including negotiation and renewal of agreements for a variety of activities and maintenance of partner records and database.
• Progression of opportunities to develop new partnerships, analysis and development of frameworks to manage partnerships in accordance with legislative and regulatory obligations.
• Support inbound and outbound international delegations and provide briefings and reports for University senior executives.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Bronwyn Bartsch, Director, Global Engagement - Global Engagement at: Bronwyn.Bartsch@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description (download from this page) and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the APPLY NOW button, tap JOB PORTAL and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Advertised: 18-APR-2024

Applications close: 05-MAY-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Qualification - Completion of or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline and experience managing international partnerships; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Skill - Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with constant and concurrent deadlines, plan work activity and prioritise resources using established processes and technology to achieve optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

Skill - Sound relationship management and cross-cultural negotiation skills, including the ability to influence and gain the support of others for courses of action which provide organisational benefits.

Skill - Experience in negotiating and developing a range of partnerships and supporting agreements.

Experience - Proven experience researching and developing policies, guidelines and prospect reports.

Skill - Problem solving, critical thinking, commercial acumen and analytical skills.

Experience - Understanding and usage of the Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency in relational database creation and operation and / or experience with web design programs would be viewed favourably.

Skill - Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button in this page, tap JOB PORTAL and then upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description above right)
• Please note that only national residents can apply