• Help shape the future of an iconic NSW children's charity
• Build and grow meaningful corporate and philanthropic partnerships
• Office based role in Curl Curl, NSW | Salary range $100,000 - $120,000 + super

About the organisation

For 95 years, Stewart House has supported vulnerable children across NSW and the ACT through life-changing health, education and wellbeing programs. Located on a unique and inspiring campus in Curl Curl, Stewart House provides wholistic residential care for 1600 children each year with the opportunity to reconnect, rebuild confidence and experience care in a safe and nurturing environment.

Under new leadership and with a renewed strategic direction, the organisation is entering an exciting period of rebuilding. There is strong momentum, a values-led culture and a real appetite to strengthen relationships across the community, corporate, philanthropic and government sectors. This is an opportunity to join a committed, warm and collaborative team making a meaningful difference every day.

About the role

This newly created role will establish and grow partnerships at Stewart House. Reporting to and working alongside the CEO you will build meaningful and strategic relationships across corporate, philanthropic, trusts and foundations, and government sectors. You will lead relationship development activity, strengthen existing partnerships, and help design the systems and approach needed to grow long-term, sustainable income.

This is an exciting role for someone who thrives in a hands-on office-based environment, enjoys building structure and process, and is motivated by creating lasting partnerships that deepen impact for children.

You will also:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of new partnership opportunities
• Strengthen and steward relationships with existing partners
• Prepare compelling proposals, pitches and partnership collateral
• Contribute to a new grants pipeline and supporting submissions
• Represent Stewart House confidently with senior stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to align partnership priorities
• Establish a robust CRM system, processes and reporting frameworks to ensure scalable growth and accountability

Skills and experience required

You are a relationship-focused professional who enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life. You may come from the not-for-profit sector, corporate partnerships, business development or fundraising, and bring an ability to build trust quickly and communicate with confidence and warmth. You are motivated by mission, able to think strategically while working hands-on, and comfortable shaping a role in an evolving organisation.

You have:

• A track record of meeting or exceeding financial targets within fundraising, partnerships, or business development
• Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage senior leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal or grant writing skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities and build pipelines
• Ability to work autonomously, solve problems and create structure where needed

Are you looking to use your relationship skills to help transform the lives of children? We’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please click the Apply now button and include a combined cover letter and resume outlining how your experience aligns with the role.

To request an information pack please email [email protected] using the subject line: Partnerships Manager - Stewart House enquiry via EthicalJobs (no applications please) or call Kelly Gentle on 02 8243 0570 for a confidential discussion.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.