• Highly regarded national organisation
• Empowering culture with WFH flexibility
• Three-year contract, part-time (two days a week), Queensland-based
• $50,000 for 0.5 FTE role plus superannuation and salary packaging

Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is the only national organisation focused solely on families and carers of those living with eating disorders. A not-for-profit organisation supported by a high calibre Board, EDFA provides support, education, advocacy, and counselling services to families and carers who are supporting someone with an eating disorder. When you join EDFA, you will receive a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the ability to end each day knowing you have made a difference.

Our fully remote working team is located around Australia. This role is funded for three years through the Queensland government. While it is a national role, due to the funding arrangement, Queensland relationships and engagements are a priority and the successful candidate must be based in Queensland. 

About the role

The purpose of this contract role is to develop strong stakeholder relationships that deliver opportunities for EDFA to partner with key sponsors, donors, and organisations to deliver carer services and continue to strengthen EDFA’s impact.

The Partnerships Manager will assist the organisation in forging strategic partnerships within the mental health and eating disorder sector. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to forge positive outcomes for EDFA through establishing partnerships with key groups or individuals to support EDFA’s purpose.

This role is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with companies, individuals or key organisations to deliver new funding for EDFA to support its efforts in developing and delivering services to carers. Key criteria for these collaborations are that they are effective, sustainable, and aligned with EDFA’s objectives, ultimately driving mutual benefit and recognition for both parties.

Philanthropy is a major source of income for EDFA. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Partnerships Manager will strengthen relationships with current and potential donors and philanthropic funds.

Duties:

Strategic Development:

• Work with the CEO and broader EDFA team to develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy aligned with EDFA’s goals and objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as advocacy groups and community organisations with the aim of developing new partnerships, negotiating MOUs and other mutually beneficial agreements.
• Lead negotiations with potential partners at the decision maker level to advance EDFA objectives.

Organisational Growth and Sustainability:

• Undertake sustainability and growth activities in Queensland that will benefit Queensland carers and families, including ongoing engagement and partnerships with public and private eating disorder services, GPs, and allied health professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, particularly marketing and communications, to identify partnership opportunities and effectively leverage key resources.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership initiatives, measuring impact, identifying and actioning areas for improvement, and reporting results.
• Comply with all EDFA policies and procedures and understand any new or updated policies as issued from time to time. Provide input into continuous improvement initiatives for the betterment of EDFA, carers and EDFA employees and volunteers.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the key liaison point between EDFA and external partners, fostering open communication
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the eating disorder community

Health and Safety:

• Work within EDFA’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures
• Ensure National Child Safe Standards are met at all times
• Promote and adhere to EDFA Vision, Mission and Values, behaviours and expectations
• Demonstrate commitment to the care, safety and wellbeing of self, carers and others in the work environment. Comply with safety in the workplace / remote working area and take reasonable steps to prevent risks to health and safety

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Skills, qualifications and experiences – Essential

• Tertiary qualified in a relevant field
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of the Right to Work in Australia

Experience & Capabilities

• Experience in charities, not-for-profit or philanthropy
• Development of and leadership experience
• Strong experience in sales, partnerships, or business development
• Analytical skills – ability to synthesise information into business, board or government reports
• High level of communication – both written and verbal - listens, consults others and communicates proactively
• High levels of empathy, care and authentic willingness to support
• Leads with integrity and willingness to coach, mentor, and develop
• Demonstrates an interest in understanding others and relates well to people
• Establishes respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with carers and peers
• Manages time effectively and efficiently uses available resources

Skills, qualifications and experiences – Desired

• Lived experience of caring for someone with an eating disorder
• Understanding of the eating disorder sector

For further information about this position, please email Executive Director Jane Rowan on [email protected] using the subject line: National Partnerships Manager enquiry.