Full time, Fixed Term opportunity to July 2027
Lead strategic partnerships and external engagement at one of Australia's leading law schools
Base salary (HE010) $ 162,528 + 17% Superannuation
In this influential leadership role, you'll shape the future of external engagement at Sydney Law School, build high-value partnerships, and work closely with senior University leaders to advance strategic priorities and strengthen the School's global profile.
This unique fixed-term opportunity supports the School's external engagement and partnership priorities during a period of long service leave (September 2026 to July 2027). You'll lead key engagement initiatives, strengthen strategic partnerships, and provide leadership to the External Engagement and Partnerships team.
Sydney Law School is one of Australia's most respected law schools, combining outstanding teaching, influential research, and strong industry connections to prepare students for successful and meaningful legal careers. The School offers a dynamic and intellectually rigorous environment that inspires critical thinking, innovation, and leadership.
What you'll love about this role
This is a unique opportunity to join the Sydney Law School Leadership Group and make a visible impact across a leading academic institution. You'll work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives, and play a key role in advancing the School's engagement, partnership and reputation goals.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
build and maintain influential relationships with industry, government, alumni, international partners and other key stakeholders
relevant tertiary qualifications in business, communications, public policy, international relations, marketing, law, education, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications and/or equivalent experience will be highly regarded
extensive experience in external engagement, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, business development, or a related field within a large and complex organisation
strong leadership, judgement and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Experience in higher education, or a similarly complex environment, will be highly regarded
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications should include a current CV and responses (maximum 500 words each) to the following questions:
- Describe a strategic partnership, stakeholder engagement, or external engagement initiative that you have led. What was your approach, what challenges did you encounter , and what outcomes did you achieve?
- What interests you about this opportunity, and how has your experience prepared you to lead external engagement and partnership priorities in a complex organisation such as the University of Sydney Law School?
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Operations by email to justyn [email protected]
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Applications Close
Sunday 30 August 2026 11:59 PM
