Sponsorship Development and Relationship Specialist

Job Description

Sponsorship Development and Relationship Specialist Job No.: 673507 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University. Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them. The Opportunity The Faculty of Engineering is on the lookout for the next Sponsorship Development and Relationship Specialist to join the Office of the Dean. Monash University’s Faculty of Engineering is one of the largest in Australia, renowned worldwide for the quality and calibre of our teaching, research, and graduates. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and higher degree research programs in various engineering disciplines. The Sponsorship Development and Relationship Specialist is responsible for supporting the Manager, Monash Innovation Labs and Makerspace Network to develop, implement, and operationalise strategy, particularly related to philanthropy, industry-based sponsorships, and community engagement aligned to Impact 2030. Reporting to the Manager, Monash Innovation Labs and Makerspace Network, the successful candidate will create the operational frameworks required to enable the development of opportunities to advance the endeavours of the faculty and its academics and students. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of scalable processes and frameworks that align with the Faculty and Monash’s strategic plans to provide an enhanced student experience and excellent education and research outcomes. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key industry stakeholders and undertake networking to support sponsorship project objectives. Manage the implementation of sponsorship project deliverables, including planning, overseeing, and implementing change management strategies associated with project outcomes. Undertake research and analysis, devise solutions, and provide practical and expert advice to senior management to address complex project-related issues. Prepare position papers, briefings, reports, and presentations for a range of audiences, including senior management, to report progress on sponsorship programs. Skills and Knowledge Required: Postgraduate degree or extensive experience and management expertise. Substantial experience in developing corporate sponsorship models, including end-to-end project management and provision of authoritative, expert advice with a focus on customer service excellence. A sound knowledge of the generation of funding and trends in university engagement and extensive experience in developing business. Proven ability to attract industry and/or philanthropic contributions. Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources, and meeting deadlines. Advanced computer literacy, particularly with current project management software and related application capabilities. Highly developed relationship management and consulting skills, including the ability to interact, influence, and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders. Highly developed analytical, evaluation, and research skills, including the demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive, innovative solutions. About Monash University At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social, and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age. At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience, and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker, and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments, including supporting parents. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Ms Katharine Smith, Manager, Monash Innovation Labs and Makerspace Network, +61 407 285 883 Applications Close: 31st January 2025, 11:55pm AEST Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders, past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr