• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until November 2026
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786  + 17% Superannuation  

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including 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 grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

 Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

In this position you will:

• Lead the development, management, and continuous improvement of the School of Information Technology’s industry capstone program and innovation activities aligned with graduate employability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners to enhance student learning experiences and foster innovation.
• Collaborate with academic staff, course directors, and unit chairs to source industry projects and supervisors for students.
• Support the University’s graduate employability goals by providing authentic industry experiences and promoting entrepreneurial mindsets among students.
• Engage regularly with senior representatives from professional, community, and industry bodies to secure experiential learning opportunities for students.        

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards post graduate qualifications, or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in leading dynamic teams
• Demonstrated experience managing industry engagement programs in higher education

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 Professor Trina Myers, Head of School on hos-it@deakin.edu.au

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

 Manager Industry Projects - PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on 24th January 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

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.