Join the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and play a key role in growing the partnerships that support the future of the Reef. As Partnerships Manager, you'll build strong relationships, inspire meaningful engagement and work alongside passionate experts, partners and supporters to create real impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Partnerships Manager you will play a vital role in developing, stewarding and engaging new and existing corporate partnerships, helping to drive vital funds and support from industry and the private sector for a better future for coral reefs. This is an exciting time to join the Partnerships Team at GBRF, working with an incredible portfolio of existing Partners and helping to grow the Foundation’s pipeline of future supporters as we look ahead to 2032 and a time of increasing focus on Queensland and Australia.

The Partnerships Manager will manage a portfolio of high-level corporate partners with support and oversight from the Director of Partnerships, as well as supporting the Director of Partnerships and other senior staff with larger or more complex accounts as needed. They will guide and progress prospective and current partners through all stages of the donor cycle, from initial cultivation through solicitation, developing proposals and concept notes, and provide excellent stewardship and engagement to support the long-term engagement and renewal of partnerships.

A key part of this role is working closely with the Director of Partnerships to build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and a flexible suite of engagement opportunities for corporate partners to deepen their connection with the Foundation, including volunteering, Workplace Giving, events, program visits and other staff engagement activities.

This role reports to the Director of Partnerships but works closely with the broader fundraising and development team as well as key program managers to ensure that all our supporters are valued and provided with excellent care.

BENEFITS

• Flexibility that works for you
• Birthday Leave & recharge days
• Additional leave offered over the Christmas break
• Cultural, Religious and Ceremonial leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to visit the Reef and volunteer within our programs
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Tailored induction program
• A modern workplace – our Brisbane office is just a 3-minute walk from the South Bank busway and train station, located in the new MOBO building with rooftop pool access and end-of-trip facilities.
• Salary Packaging (Please note, the Foundation is an environmental charity and as such employees are not exempt from FBT for salary packaging for some expenses, therefore the staff member will be required to pay the FBT on the relevant expenses they chose to package)

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and 5 years of corporate partnership or major donor portfolio management at the 5-figure to 6-figure level, ideally in a cultural, science or research institution.
2. A strong understanding of the Australian fundraising environment, giving trends and their application to charities and Foundations.
3. Demonstrated experience in a similar role managing high-value stakeholder relationships from identification through to stewardship, with strong organisational, administrative and process-management skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines, and priorities.
4. Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to communicate with influence across internal and external stakeholders, through both written and verbal channels.
5. Proven project management skills, with a strong track record of meeting strict deadlines and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
6. Willingness to undertake ad hoc travel, as well as occasional after-hours and weekend work, as required by the role.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Full time
• Brisbane
• Flexible work arrangements are available
• Salary range of $120,000 – $130,000 plus super
• First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply

Next steps

• Please apply via the "Apply Now" button by submitting a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received

A position description is attached.