The Opportunity

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join the team at Plan International Australia; to drive our corporate and social impact, and further our outreach to catalyse change in the gender equality and justice space.

Who are we? What do we do?

Plan International is a global not-for-profit, working to change the world so that all children can live happy and healthy lives, and so that girls in all their diversities can take their rightful place as equals.

At Plan International Australia, we celebrate diversity. We deeply believe all different opinions and experiences will enrich our team and represent our beneficiaries and partners across the globe. Our commitment to an inclusive workplace culture means we embrace working with all sectors of the community.

For 85 years we’ve worked hand-in-hand with local communities, so babies can survive their first 1000 days, so children can learn in safe environments, so girls can strive for work outside the home, so young people can speak up for their rights. We know that girls are the most marginalised by poverty, and for too long have been held back from reaching their full potential. This is why we work with all children to solve poverty but especially girls. We have a long history, but our approach is new. We’re secular, and we view the children, families and local communities we work with as our partners and our equals.

Possibility. Opportunity. Equality. Partnership. Love. Humanity. This is what we stand for.

What is it really like?

An average day maintaining and growing our corporate partnerships at PIA has a lot of variety– no day will be quite the same, but you can expect to be driving leadership and engagement around:

• Corporate and social impact, positioning PIA with the people, partners and power-holders who can catalyse significant change.
• Championing and living Gender equality. You will get up each day channelling justice for children and equality for girls. You’ll be able to put a commitment to making a difference for children and young people- particularly girls and gender diverse young people at the centre of your effort, decision making and focus.
• Collaborative progress. You’ll feel part of a broader team - beyond just the people you work with every day - because you’ll will be in tune with what’s needed across the organisation. You’ll be able to use your skills of empathy, coaching, and energy where it is needed most.
• You’ll receive quality feedback and seek to create feedback loops in your team and in the organisation too.
• You’ll find strength in our diversity, inclusiveness and mutual respect.

Who are you?

The core skills we’re looking for from you are:

• Proven track record of implementing strategies to drive corporate partnership revenue, value and influence.
• Experience engaging partners, building and growing pipelines
• Experience in leadership, with demonstrated ability to drive team performance and a positive culture
• Creative written and verbal communications skills, including experiences with internal and external communications
• Understanding of corporate social responsibility practice and/or experience in developing and implementing innovate partnerships across a diverse range of sectors, not limited to including large established corporate brand, women’s consumer brands, technology and sport.
• A proven track record in leading teams in the development and delivery of large-scale and/or values/influence driven partnerships
• Ability to manage and optimise complex data-driven environments to improve partnerships experiences, journeys and income raising outcomes
• Demonstrated financial and partnerships acumen
• Alignment with PIA’s values and commitment to social impact, intersectional feminist leadership and sharing power

Our commitment

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, passion and experience – this experience extends outside the workplace, and includes lived experience. Even if you don’t wholly fit the criteria, we still want to hear from you! At PIA we believe in looking for perspectives and abilities that new team members can bring and add to our culture.
We are dedicated to working with people from across the community. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Hours, pay and start date

This is a full-time and ongoing role with a salary of $96.9K, alongside salary packaging options and benefits. We are looking for someone to begin the role as soon as possible, however there is flexibility on start time.

What’s Next?

Read the full Position Description and see whether you think the role is right for you. If you’re interested, upload your cover letter and resume via the Apply Now button. Include in your cover letter how your skills align with the criteria as set out in the PD.

Once we’ve got these, if you advance to the next stage, you will be contacted and invited to an interview, either online or face-to-face at the office.

Please note: When you apply, and if you are comfortable to do so, please know PIA upholds a safe space to share the pronouns you use, as well as any accommodations you may need throughout your interview and employment.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as a child-safe organisation, do everything we ensure children are safe. As part of the screening process, candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory National police Check, complete relevant child safeguarding training, and where necessary complete a Working with Children Check.

Join Plan International Australia and help create justice for children and equality for girls.