Engagement Manager

Build partnerships. Create opportunities. Help shape future careers.

Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys opening doors, developing partnerships and making a genuine difference?

At Acknowledge Education, we're looking for an experienced Engagement Manager to build strong industry partnerships and create meaningful placement opportunities for our Community Services and Social Work students.

This is an opportunity to combine your business development and stakeholder engagement experience with work that has real purpose – helping students gain valuable industry experience and take the next step towards their careers.

About the role

Based at our Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley and reporting to the Engagement Team Leader, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining industry partnerships that support quality student fieldwork placements.

This is a proactive, relationship-focused role where you'll

You’ll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with regular visits to industry partners and placement organisations.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident relationship builder who can turn connections into meaningful partnerships.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with community services organisations and industry partners.; Identify, negotiate and secure quality student placement opportunities.; Develop new partnerships while strengthening existing industry and alumni networks.; Collaborate with academic teams to ensure placements meet course and accreditation requirements.; Plan ahead for future placement demand and support positive student and industry partner experiences.; Use stakeholder feedback and industry insights to continuously improve placement opportunities.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' experience in industry engagement, stakeholder management, community services, social work or a related field.; Demonstrated success in business development and building strong industry partnerships.; An understanding of student placements and compliance requirements within higher education.; Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.; A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.; A current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.; A qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Management or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Make a real impact – Help students access valuable industry experience and career opportunities.; Enjoy variety and autonomy – Build relationships, develop partnerships and get out into the community.; Hybrid flexibility – Balance campus engagement, industry visits and flexible working arrangements.; Be part of something bigger – Join a supportive team within a growing national education provider