Manager, Partnerships (Education and Pathways)

• Drive strategic education partnerships across TAFE, VET and Study Hubs
• Shape impactful pathways that boost enrolments and university growth
• Build strong industry relationships in a collaborative, dynamic portfolio

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Any Charles Sturt University Regional Campus

As the Manager, Partnerships, you will play a key role in driving the development, management and growth of Charles Sturt University’s education and pathway partnerships, particularly within the TAFE, VET and University Study Hub sectors.

You’ll identify and assess new opportunities, develop business cases, coordinate governance activities and act as a central point of contact for a portfolio of partners. A strong focus of the role is building collaborative relationships to expand joint initiatives, support smooth operational delivery, and grow enrolments across Charles Sturt programs.

Working closely with internal stakeholders across faculties, divisions and schools, you will support strategic decision-making, monitor partnership performance, and contribute to the University’s broader engagement and enterprise objectives.

About you

You’re a proactive and strategic relationship‑builder who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and is motivated by creating meaningful pathways for learners and partners.

You will bring:

• Experience working with a range of stakeholders in complex environments
• Strong ability to identify, build, and convert partnership opportunities
• Experience managing partnership agreements, contracts, or governance processes
• Good project planning and coordination skills, with strong prioritisation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Able to work through complexity, spot opportunities, and solve problems strategically
• (Desirable) Experience in the VET, TAFE, or higher‑education partnership space

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Office of Engagement and Enterprise here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Amber Marks | Director, Business Development | amarks@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 March 2026