At a Glance
- Tasks: Support international education initiatives and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing Victoria's global education profile.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant environment with a commitment to inclusivity and child safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the international education sector while building valuable connections.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in project management are essential.
The predicted salary is between 100894 - 114476 $ per year.
The Advisor - Partnerships and Engagement supports the International Education and Study Melbourne team to develop, deliver and evaluate integrated marketing, partnership and engagement activities that strengthen Victoria's international education profile and build connections with international students and the education sector.
Reporting to the Manager - Campaigns and Partnerships, you will coordinate projects from planning and procurement through to delivery, evaluation and reporting. Working with education providers, education agents, students, businesses, brand and destination partners, agencies, suppliers and government stakeholders, you will use your marketing communications, stakeholder engagement and project management skills to deliver high-quality campaigns, partnerships, events, brand activations and engagement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, relationship-focused and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.
Main accountabilities:
- Develop and implement operational communication and consultation strategies for specific projects.
- Contribute expertise to a team working on complex projects.
- Manage projects, usually under limited direction.
- Draft reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.
- Convey specialist concepts and policies to clients, staff and stakeholders.
The position of Advisor - Partnerships and Engagement forms part of Brand and Digital Engagement within the Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration Branch of the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness.
The Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration Branch connects Victoria to global opportunities. The International Education and Study Melbourne team supports international students studying and living in Victoria, helps education providers expand global partnerships and maintains Victoria's position as a destination and partner of choice.
The Brand and Digital Engagement team manages the Study Melbourne, Global Victoria and Invest Victoria brands and delivers campaigns, partnerships and events promoting trade, investment and international student services, programs and projects.
About You
You will bring:
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver logical, succinct and audience-appropriate information.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to add value, connect people across relevant areas, monitor stakeholder satisfaction and constructively address issues.
- Strong project delivery skills, including defining tasks, coordinating contributors, monitoring progress against plans and taking corrective action when required.
- Experience working with diverse and multicultural audiences, ideally including international students and Victoria's tertiary education sector, would be highly regarded.
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media or a relevant discipline, together with at least four years of relevant professional experience, are desirable.
- Fluency in spoken Mandarin and written Simplified Chinese is also highly desirable.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team.
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing how you can make an impact and the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59 on 12 November 2026.
Advisor - Partnerships and Engagement in Melbourne employer: Department Of Jobs, Skills, Industry And Regions
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