Engagement Manager

Brisbane, QLD | Hybrid Working | Full-Time

Build meaningful industry partnerships and help students launch rewarding careers

Are you passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a positive impact in the community services sector?

Acknowledge Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Engagement Manager to join our Brisbane team. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with community organisations, industry partners, students, and academic teams to create valuable placement opportunities that support the next generation of community services professionals.

If you're a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting people, developing partnerships, and helping others succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

As the Engagement Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting students enrolled in our Community Services programs by developing and managing relationships with community organisations and industry partners throughout Queensland.

Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, you will identify and secure high quality placement opportunities that deliver meaningful real-world experience for students while strengthening Acknowledge Education’s industry connections

Based at our Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley, this position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and includes regular visits to partner organisations, community agencies, and placement providers in and around the CBD.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community services organisations and industry stakeholders.
• Identify, negotiate and secure quality placement opportunities for students.
• Act as a trusted partner to placement providers, supporting long-term collaboration and engagement.
• Work closely with academic staff to ensure placement opportunities align with course requirements and student needs.
• Support students throughout their placement journey, ensuring a positive and successful experience.
• Gather and utilise feedback from industry partners to enhance student readiness and placement outcomes.
• Proactively address placement challenges and work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and stakeholder information to support future planning and growth.
• Contribute to strategic placement planning to meet increasing student demand.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is passionate about creating opportunities through strong partnerships.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, business development, community services, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Strong networking and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working within the community services, not-for-profit, health, training, education, or human services sectors will be highly regarded.
• Understanding of student placements, workforce pathways, or industry engagement initiatives is advantageous.

A qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Management, Education, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A role where your work directly impacts student success and employability.
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture.
• Career development opportunities within a growing national education provider.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values equity, respect and belonging.
• The opportunity to join an organisation experiencing exciting growth and transformation.

Why join Acknowledge Education?

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team, a renewed focus on innovation and growth, and a proud 139-year history, we're building the future of higher education and vocational training in Australia.

We support more than 8,000 students annually across a diverse range of disciplines, including:

• Community Services
• Social Work
• Health
• Engineering Design & Construction
• Hospitality
• VCE

With campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, we're committed to helping students achieve their goals and build meaningful careers.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about building partnerships, supporting student success, and contributing to the future of the community services workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of an organisation committed to transforming lives through education.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.