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Partnerships Manager

Mission Australia
Full-time
On-site
Sydney NSW AU
$105,000 AUD yearly

  • Full Time, Permanent Role

  • Location: Sydney with hybrid/WFH Options!

  • Great starting salary of $105,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need




Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.



Your Opportunity
Are you ready to make a lasting impact by driving partnerships that fuel real change? As our Partnerships Manager, you'll be at the forefront of securing and growing powerful, long-term relationships with Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations. Your efforts will directly support Mission Australia’s vital work, creating positive outcomes for communities in need. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a passionate team, implementing innovative fundraising strategies that attract and retain major funders. With the chance to achieve ambitious revenue targets, you’ll help unlock new possibilities and ensure a sustainable future for those we serve. If you're eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!



Your key responsibilities will be to:




  • Achieve individual income target by focusing on high-value private funding opportunities; designated and undesignated



  • Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling sales and engagement plan for your portfolio



  • Market scoping, research, and prospecting activities with assistance from our Support Team



  • Contribute to the development of the annual Partnerships and Philanthropy Strategy, through Practice Leadership



  • Record, maintain, and monitor expectations and needs of supporters and stakeholders in CRM according to agreed procedures




Requirements for Success




  • Strong fundraising or sales professional, result and solution-driven with a great focus on client service and satisfaction



  • 5-8 years experience in a sales role, preferably in a fundraising-, sponsoring- or community services environment, managing corporate partners or major gift relationships



  • Proven ability to build strong, respectful, and robust relationships, with a strong track record of achieving targets within set timeframes and with limited resources



  • Understand the competitive fundraising environment, as well as economic and market issues facing philanthropists and corporates in Australia



  • A team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, a high degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality



  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, good command of Microsoft Office




Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.



Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.




We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.



We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.



We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at

Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au




If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au





Your benefits


  • Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax

  • Free external, confidential counselling

  • Volunteering opportunities

  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

  • Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off





How to apply
send your application today!




Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you