• Location: SEQ
• Hours: Full time (38 hrs per/wk). Flexibility in working outside standard office hours may be required
• Responsible to: QCC Director
• Employment terms: This is a permanent position, with a 3 month probationary period.
• Remuneration: $102,818 - $109,831 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and 17.5% holiday leave loading. You will also receive Christmas-New Years as additional paid leave on top of four weeks of annual leave. We will also likely be trialling a 30 hour week at this pay rate from 1 July 2025.

A bit about us

Queensland Conservation Council is the state’s peak non-government environment group. Our mission is to protect our natural environment and climate and make Queensland communities more sustainable.

We achieve our goals by advocating to the government, engaging with the community and informing through the media. We apply the latest scientific research to develop policies. We monitor progress and rate the performance of governments, their programs, and companies, holding them accountable to their commitments to the environment. Incorporated in 1969, we are a non-profit community organisation with no political affiliations.

We have a membership of 62 environment groups throughout Queensland, who we consult and coordinate with. We’re growing, with 22 staff, and an ambitious plan to grow the environment movement in Queensland.

About the Role

Queensland Conservation Councils strength comes from our partnerships. In this role, you will manage, develop and grow the partnerships QCC holds with key funders, grant-makers and major donors. Your work will be essential to our mission of protect our natural environment and climate.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Grant development and stewardship – Coordinate the development of compelling grant proposals, applications and pitch documents, and the communication of funding requests, in partnership with the Director.
• Grant reportings - Oversee grant-funded project reporting, update grant outcomes and financial reports.
• Work closely with the Director to develop new funder relationships
• Work with campaign leads to ensure alignment of grants with campaign priorities
• Lead on annual report, impact report, and other key brand pieces for donor and funder stewardship
• Develop and implement effective major donor strategies in consultation with the Director, organise QCC partnership events and manage the organisation’s philanthropy pipeline over the financial year.
• Coordinate QCC’s regular giving program and twice-yearly appeals cycle, working with campaigners and external suppliers.
• Monitor, analyse and report on QCC partnerships, making recommendations for process improvement and policy updates.

How to apply:

QCC aims to be as diverse as the country we campaign to protect and is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please use the Ethical jobs listing, and provide a CV as well as a 2 page maximum letter addressing the selection criteria..

Applications must include:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (up to 2 pages).
• A curriculum vitae, including contact details for two referees.

For more information about QCC, visit our website: www.qldconservation.org.au

For more information about the position, contact [email protected] using the subject line: Partnerships Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

QCC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and learn and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their elders, past, present and future.