Government and Industry Relations Manager

Location - Chennai or Mumbai

The Manager Government and Industry Relations is responsible for managing relationships with government and industry stakeholders to enable the establishment of the Client India campuses; support the delivery of the University’s India Strategy; and effectively deliver Client's visibility into India and the region. The role will be pivotal in supporting the Director Global Growth and Advocacy in delivering an advocacy strategy and initiatives to support the expansion of Client into India and globally.

Your key responsibilities

• Together with the Director Global Growth and Advocacy, develop and establish an Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations Plan and initiatives that will effectively deliver the Client India branch campuses as well as position Client in the market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies in India and regionally as well as Australian and Western Australian government agencies in India and regionally aligned to delivering the Client Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, bilateral chambers of commerce and industry associations and chambers of commerce aligned to facilitating key research, industry and sponsorship collaboration.
• Engaging in negotiations with government and industry representatives to deliver mutually beneficial impact for operationalising of the Client India campuses.
• Together with Director Global Growth and Advocacy oversee and manage public relations and media strategies in conjunction with UWA media and communications.
• Oversee and manage a special visits program to align with thought leaders to grow the Client – India ecosystem and to enhance stronger engagement between Client colleagues and Government and Industry.
• Oversee and deliver key industry and government related events and initiatives as identified.
• Identify key regulatory requirements (e.g. Ministry of External Affairs and Foreign Relations Act) to support effective delivery of advocacy initiatives and operation of Client India Operations.
• Identify, research and prepare submissions for grant, corporate social responsibility and funding models to increase opportunities for funding of research, industry collaboration.
• Identify and prepare key briefing notes, presentations and related communications to profile and position UWA India across government and industry.
• Represent UWA and the Director Global Growth and Advocacy as required, including at formal visitations.
• Undertake other tasks and projects as directed.

Your specific work capabilities (selection criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications - bachelors or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across government, industry at all levels.
• Extensive experience in cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated political acumen to navigate complex political landscape and influence decision-making processes.
• Strong integrity, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of contemporary issues in relation to geo-politics, economics, and international education.
• Experience in leading engagements and negotiations to achieve productive government and industry relationships.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in adapting to a range of digital systems and platforms to increase efficiency of operations