Industry Theme Lead

Industry Theme Lead Location: Camperdown Campus Full time opportunity, fixed term till April 2028 Establish and manage high impact partnerships, build internal capability, and communicate value and impact across diverse internal and external audiences Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are in a period of exciting development within our External Engagement portfolio, striving to achieve a contemporary and integrated partnership offering aligned with the university’s ambitious objectives. As a result, we are seeking a strategic and proactive Industry Theme Lead to work closely with leading academics, leaders in policy, industry, community and other stakeholders across multi-sectoral themes. The Industry Theme Lead will establish and manage high impact partnerships, build internal capability, and communicate value and impact, managing relationships and agreements to drive and deliver agreed outcomes to agreed timelines. As Theme Leader, this role will focus on building the capacity of the University to engage and translate our research and teaching excellence into outcomes that respond to community, industry and policy priorities. The Industry Theme Lead will provide high-level advice and guidance about the government policy landscape, community and industry drivers including innovation, impact and labour market trends. This role will maintain a strong stakeholder network and enterprise-wide understanding of research, education and reputational strengths and leverage these for maximum impact, to support the University’s research and teaching. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with internal academic and professional leaders to identify opportunities, priorities and partners (across industry, government, community and non-profit,) that can advance the research, education, and reputational ambitions of the University establish and convene a “Cluster” network of internal and external stakeholders across priority sectors to cultivate and deepen mutually beneficial partnerships work with the Executive Director to design and operationalise engagement plans for internal and external stakeholders that include communications, events, stakeholder management, engaged research and education opportunities represent the University of Sydney at high level networking and industry events provide sector specific insights, market intelligence and provide thought leadership and guidance to University Executive for informed decision making apply a high-level understanding of internal research and education capabilities to prepare and present well considered industry focused proposals, presentations and briefings that engage and excite prospective partners and funders provide high-level and strategic advice and guidance about industry priorities and drivers, labour market trends, and government investments About you proven experience mapping, negotiating, and managing successful partnership agreements, with an understanding of the partnership process with government, corporate and NFP organisations demonstrated experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies that deliver quality outcomes against agreed milestones excellent networking abilities to build strong collaborations with academic leaders, directors and professional staff across central portfolios, research institutes and faculty level within the University proven experience in leading and personally delivering major programs in complex environments with multiple organisations and stakeholders excellent communication and analytical skills and an ability to research, formulate and present high-quality briefings to internal and external audiences, prepare proposals and presentations exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and be adept in managing a diverse group of senior stakeholders and relationships across government and higher education sectors outstanding presentation, facilitation and influencing skills to drive key messaging and ideas through a variety of channels. Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM