• Join a purpose-driven organisation embarking on our new strategic plan.
• Shape and grow our corporate partnerships that will drive positive outcomes for Indigenous youth and families.

About Red Dust

We are a well-established Australian not-for-profit organisation working in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. We sit, walk and work alongside elders, family and youth to reimagine success and create a stronger future for communities. We are entering an exciting phase as we embark on our new strategic journey. With our team located across Alice Springs, Darwin and Melbourne, we want someone who shares our vision and can help us write the next chapter of growth for our organisation.

Our values guide everything we do and they shape our culture

• Real - We are hands on and work with integrity
• Ready - We are prepared with the skills and knowledge to achieve our goals
• Respectful - We develop sincere relationships and value the diversity of culture, people and places

The role

We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead our corporate partnerships and business development portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy and forming part of our fundraising & marketing team you will drive sustainable revenue streams through deeper corporate relationships, community fundraising campaigns and engagement with key supporters and donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and retain major corporate partnerships through opportunities across sponsorships, cause-related marketing, workplace giving and social enterprise sales.
• Develop fundraising strategies that align with our mission and strategic objectives.
• Support community fundraising campaigns, matched giving appeals and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure partners and donor are valued through genuine relationships, effective communications and impact reporting.
• Work closely with our teams to align partnership opportunities with program priorities.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, account management, fundraising or business development in the non-profit space.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in lead generation and growing revenue.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and presentation development.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using CRM and digital platforms (Keela, HubSpot, Eventbrite or similar highly regarded).
• Ability to flex and adapt in a dynamic environment – you are comfortable getting your hands dirty.
• You are someone that lives our values – Real, Ready and Respectful.
• A collaborative approach to working with those around you
• A passion for social impact.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues would be desirable.

What will success look like in the first 12 months

• Establish yourself as a trusted partner across the organisation and build strong relationships with corporate partners, supporters and key stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified prospects with clear engagement and stewardship plans.
• Secure new corporate partnerships, sponsorships and fundraising opportunities that contribute to agreed revenue targets.
• Delivering measurable growth in supporter engagement, workplace giving and community fundraising initiatives.
• Strengthen partner retention through high-quality relationship management, reporting and engagement experiences.
• Improve CRM data quality, pipeline visibility and systems processes to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Position Red Dust as a trusted, impact-led partner of choice for organisations seeking to create meaningful social impact.

Red Dust’s Child Protection Statement of Commitment

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.