• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary Full-Time position based in either Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships to join our team and take the lead in managing strategic corporate relationships that deliver lasting impact. Reporting to the National Manager, Corporate Partnerships, and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Ensure FY24 and FY25 Partnership Management Strategy is realised: Lead the execution of the corporate partnerships Strategy to achieve growth and impact.
• Build relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with corporate partners, ensuring mutual value and long-term success.
• Inspire and Manage: Coach and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, positivity, and innovation.
• Drive results: Oversee tailored partnership renewal proposals, grants, campaigns, and annual impact reports.
• Represent the organisation: advocate for our vision at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

• Proven experience (5+ years) fundraising experience in the NFP sector, with Partnerships experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and/or demonstrable transferable skills in a similar or related role
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams.
• Documented track record of effectively managing highly successful partnerships in a shared value service setting.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and project management capabilities.
• Passion for our vision and the values of The Smith Family

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfil your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.

About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click Apply Now, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

A position description is attached.