FULL TIME | LOCATION ANYWHERE / WFH | SALARY NEG.

• Are you a First Nations person passionate about making a difference in schools?

• Are you ready to use your relationship skills to help teachers and students learn the true story of our shared history?
• Are you interested in seeing better outcomes for First Nations people?

ABOUT AUSTRALIANS TOGETHER

Australians Together is a not-for-profit organisation that brings together a passionate and diverse team of non-Indigenous and First Nations staff, consultants and collaborators across Australia. We respectfully learn from and partner with First Nations Elders and leaders, curriculum writers, academics and educators. We recognise that there’s a wound in the spirit of our nation and we’re driven by the belief that, if healing is to take place, we need to work together.

THE ROLE

As the Partnerships Manager, your role will be to support, manage and maintain key partners and help engage and develop new relationships in schools across Australia. You’re driven by a desire to see teachers embed First Nations perspectives in their teaching, to help the next generation learn more about Australia’s shared history. Your high level of confidence, driven attitude and strong communication skills will gain the trust of school leadership, with the goal to implement the Australians Together suite of educational resources in schools across Australia.

YOU ARE…

• Always looking for an opportunity:you have a keen eye for identifying and seeking potential prospects. This may include travelling to key meetings or even conducting workshops. Your ability to listen and uncover their needs, by asking planned and thoughtful questions, will result in mutually beneficial partnerships. You have a tenacity to ‘chip away’ at an opportunity over a period of time to ensure it becomes a partnership.

• Outstanding at managing relationships: you have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and present in a professional manner. Your relationship-focused approach will ensure that when a partner is onboard, you’re able to retain and grow the partnership accordingly.

• Goals and results-driven:you enjoy the challenge and focus of having goals and you have a proven track record in achieving these goals and facilitating great outcomes for all involved.

• Proactive with a can-do attitude: you’re an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with a can-do approach. Although you thrive in a team environment, you work independently when needed. With your great time-management skills, you can plan and juggle to ensure everything runs smoothly.

• A fast learner: you have an incredible ability to adapt to change and challenges while keeping your cool.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS…

Essential:

• Strong skills and experience in relationship-building and negotiation
• Experience working with senior management in education associations, education professionals, key leaders of school associations and principals
• Experience discussing education issues in academic circles
• Experience delivering education workshops to adult audiences
• Understanding of current teaching trends and education-related issues
• Understanding of challenges for non-Indigenous teachers in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
• A tertiary qualification in Education or a related field
• Experience in sales partnerships/relations management and growth
• Experience using a CRM and maintaining records
• Experience in project management and excellent organisational skills, with high competency managing various competing project priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Australian Curriculum Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority

• Understanding of the AITSL Standards and how they impact teacher practice

• Understanding of Agile project methodology with excellent organisational skills and competency to multi- task on multiple projects

• Comfortable interacting as part of a team or autonomously as required

Please note that only First Nations people are eligible to apply for this role.

We’re committed to providing a culturally safe workplace. Applicants need to have suitable work-from-home office arrangements.

Email [email protected], using the subject line: Partnerships Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you’d like a detailed job description .