Grad Girls Strategic Partner Liaison (Sydney)
About Women 4 STEM
Women for STEM was founded in 2005 and is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young girls and women to pursue careers in STEM by providing resources, mentorship, and career opportunities. We host 5 programs and over 40 events each year, such as Go Girl, Go for IT, What’s Hot in Tech, and the Grad Girls Program to inspire young minds and foster diversity in STEM.
About the Grad Girls Program
The Grad Girls Program is a flagship initiative of Women 4 STEM, designed to inspire and empower female students to explore careers in STEM. The program features engaging workshops, interactive careers expo, panel discussions, and webinars, culminating in impactful events. Across the 9-month Program, participants connect with STEM professionals, gain hands-on experience, and envision themselves in STEM careers.
Role Overview
The Strategic Partner Liaison is a future-focused role dedicated to expanding the Grad Girls Program, Sydney Chapter's partnership footprint. This role builds the next wave of relationships - discovering, assessing, and cultivating opportunities that support long-term growth.
You will drive a strategy built around four core pillars:
- Driving future in-kind and paid partnerships
- Exploring government connections and opportunities
- Accelerating the Women4STEM and Grad Girls presence in Sydney, building the visibility and network reach
- Identifying new collaboration partners across corporate, education, community, and industry ecosystems
Once a partnership becomes formalised (paid or in-kind), it transitions to the Partner Liaison team, who manage all ongoing relationships and delivery requirements.
Reporting to the Program Lead and Program 2IC, this role suits someone strategic, curious, and energised by unlocking new pathways for student impact in Sydney.
Responsibilities
Driving future in-kind and paid partnerships
• Build and maintain a forward pipeline of potential sponsors, supporters, and in-kind contributors.
• Conduct outreach to new organisations and sectors aligned to STEM pathways for tertiary educated students, diversity programs, and workforce development.
• Input into refining the Grad Girls Partnership Prospectus and pitch decks to support compelling conversations.
• Log all prospective partnership activities in Monday CRM with disciplined, proactive pipeline hygiene.
Exploring government connections and opportunities
• Identify opportunities to engage with government agencies across STEM tertiary education, diversity, innovation, and workforce programs.
• Liaise with Program Lead and Executive Sponsor to map stakeholders and build an external engagement plan to position Grad Girls within relevant agendas.
• Keep track of initiatives and government-funded collaboration pathways that Grad Girls could be part of.
• Initiate early conversations, gather eligibility requirements, and coordinate insights for the Program Lead and Executive Sponsor.
Accelerating the Women4STEM and Grad Girls presence in Sydney
• Serve as a strategic connector into new STEM-related communities, networks, and industry groups.
• Seek opportunities for Women 4 STEM and Grad Girls to participate in ecosystem events (panels, showcases, expos, summits).
• Build bridges into Universities, TAFEs, tech hubs, associations, innovation precincts, and emerging STEM communities.
• Identify spaces where partnership visibility can elevate program reputation and reach.
• Explore co-branded events or outreach campaigns that align with program goals.
Core Operational Responsibilities
Pipeline & Research Excellence
• Maintain detailed tracking of all prospective partnerships, opportunities, and collaboration leads.
• Prepare insights and recommendations for Program Lead & 2IC regarding pipeline trends, growth opportunities, and new partnership themes.
Brand, Compliance & Integrity
• Liaise with the Chief Marketing Office (CMO) to ensure all forward-facing partnership materials (prospectus, pitch decks, briefing packs) reflect Women 4 STEM’s brand and voice.
• Liaise with CMO for approvals on any forward-looking partner materials or proposals.
What is the commitment?
• Approximately 4-6 hours per week, varying depending on partnership cycles.
• The Grad Girls Program runs for 9 months (February–October). Applicants must commit for the full 2027 program
• Flexibility to attend virtual team meetings (note: may be outside business hours)
• Some partner availability may require after-hours or occasional weekend communication.
Does this sound like you?
If this opportunity excites you, please apply via Seek Volunteers
If you’re shortlisted, you’ll receive initial screening questions, followed by an interview. We aim to respond to all applicants within one week.