• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities we serve. We aspire to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

The Infrastructure and Digital Division drives digital innovation at Deakin to deliver intelligent, future-focused solutions that anticipate and respond to digital needs. We collaborate with managers and members of the University Executive, as well as teachers and students, researchers, support and professional staff, and other members of the University community to harness our digital potential.

About the role

The Head of Partnering brings extensive and specialist knowledge of their area of expertise and an understanding of the complexities of the higher education environment. The role is recognised as a principal specialist in digital and infrastructure partnering and leads and motivates a team of professionals to collaborate and deliver outstanding advice and services to our customers.

The role reports to Director, Engagement & Experience and provides advice, generally limited to their area of expertise, on issues of a strategic nature relating to fostering collaboration and alignment with senior leaders and infrastructure and digital division.

As the Head of Partnering, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives, ensuring their growth and development.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakin’s goals and future needs. Establish and implement frameworks for effective partnership. Lead initiatives requiring collaboration across multiple internal stakeholders. Promote a culture of cooperation to problem-solving, resource sharing, and decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand their priorities and ensure alignment with the university’s strategic direction. Ensure regular and effective communication addressing concerns, managing expectations and keeping stakeholders informed about ongoing initiatives and projects.  
• Lead the development and execution of effective partnering and advisory services that reflect the university’s culture and values, promoting collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence in all internal initiatives. Collaborate with other university functions to ensure partnering efforts support broader institutional goals and values.

To be successful, you’ll have

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at level
• Extensive experience conceptualising, developing and implementing contemporary partnering solutions, strategies and services to achieve a large organisation’s objectives.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary partnering discipline practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal and external partners and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative work teams and proven capability to achieve quality customer service to clients and quality improvement to a wide range of practices and services.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Head of Partnering.pdf

Here's how to apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Auhl, Chief Information and Infrastructure Officer on ocido@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 2 February 2025

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Infrastructure and Digital lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow & Evolve

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Infrastructure and Digital you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

Are you ready to make an impact with us?

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.