Up Education
Community Services
EngagementManager
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“Engagement Manager at Up Education. Skills: Industry partnerships, Placement opportunities, Relationship management. Develop relationships with organisations. Maintain relationships with stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
Create valuable placement opportunities; Deliver meaningful real-world experience; Strengthen industry connections; Ensure positive student experience; Ensure successful student experience; Meet increasing student demand
Industry & Context.
Solutions-focused approach
Regular visits to partner organisations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in stakeholder engagement, Relationship management experience, Business development experience, Community services experience, Education experience, Workforce development experience, Networking skills, Partnership-building skills, Excellent communication abilities, Excellent interpersonal abilities, Solutions-focused approach, Manage multiple priorities, Build trusted relationships
Nice to Have
Experience in community services sector, Experience in not-for-profit sector, Experience in health sector, Experience in training sector, Experience in education sector, Experience in human services sector, Understanding of student placements, Understanding of workforce pathways, Understanding of industry engagement initiatives, Qualification in Community Services, Qualification in Social Work, Qualification in Management, Qualification in Education
What You'll Do.
Develop relationships with organisations
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Identify placement opportunities
Negotiate placement opportunities
Secure placement opportunities
Support placement providers
Collaborate with academic staff
Align placements with course requirements
Align placements with student needs
Support students during placement
Gather feedback from partners
Enhance student readiness
Enhance placement outcomes
Address placement challenges
Achieve positive outcomes
Maintain accurate records
Maintain stakeholder information
Contribute to strategic planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal key stakeholders; External key stakeholders; Academic staff; Industry partners; Community organisations
Communication Scope
Communication abilities; Interpersonal abilities
Full Job Description
Brisbane, QLD | Hybrid Working | Full-Time Build meaningful industry partnerships and help students launch rewarding careers Are you passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a positive impact in the community services sector? Acknowledge Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Engagement Manager to join our Brisbane team. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with community organisations, industry partners, students, and academic teams to create valuable placement opportunities that support the next generation of community services professionals. If you're a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting people, developing partnerships, and helping others succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the role As the Engagement Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting students enrolled in our Community Services programs by developing and managing relationships with community organisations and industry partners throughout Queensland. Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, you will identify and secure high quality placement opportunities that deliver meaningful real-world experience for students while strengthening Acknowledge Education’s industry connections Based at our Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley, this position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and includes regular visits to partner organisations, community agencies, and placement providers in and around the CBD. What you'll be doing * Develop and maintain strong relationships with community services organisations and industry stakeholders. * Identify, negotiate and secure quality placement opportunities for students. * Act as a trusted partner to placement providers, supporting long-term collaboration and engagement. * Work closely with academic staff to ensure placement opportunities align with course requirements and student needs. * Support students throughout their placement journey, ensuring a posi
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