Manager, HR Ecosystem Development and Partnerships

About the role

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is looking for a Manager, HR Ecosystem Development and Partnerships (CEDD), within the CES Ecosystem Development Division of the CESG Group. The role strengthens the HR ecosystem by building partnerships across government agencies, HR professional organisations, industry bodies, unions and training providers, and co-creating initiatives that improve HR practices and outcomes. You will report to the Team Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the HR ecosystem and advance workforce and HR capability priorities.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with government agencies, HR professional organisations, industry bodies, unions and training providers.
• Engage partners to identify emerging needs, ecosystem gaps and collaboration opportunities.
• Co-create and deliver initiatives, programmes and platforms that improve HR capabilities, practices and access to resources and solutions.
• Manage partnerships and projects end to end, including stakeholder engagement, proposals, contracts, implementation, risk management and issue resolution.
• Monitor partnership health and programme outcomes, gather market intelligence and use evidence to refine approaches and scale collaborations.
• Represent the organisation at relevant engagements and work across internal teams to advance sector-wide HR transformation.

Required profile

• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Ability to understand ecosystem needs, identify collaboration opportunities and turn them into practical initiatives.
• Good knowledge of HR, workforce development or sector development issues and trends.
• Collaborative, outcomes-oriented, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and comfortable with ambiguity and multiple priorities.
• Experience in the public sector, industry development or cross-sector collaboration is an advantage.

Required skills

• Facilitation, negotiation, written communication and presentation skills.
• Project and programme management, including planning, contract management, governance, risk management and outcome tracking.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, with evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to manage partnerships, including contract agreements, performance management and evaluation.
• Relevant professional certification in HR or project management is advantageous but not essential.

Candidates are offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or permanent tenure. Candidates are encouraged to create a Careers & Skills Passport account and include its public profile in their resume.