Sponsorship, Events And External Relations Manager

Position : Sponsorship, Events and External Relations Manager (Affirmative Measures)Salary : $103,843 - $115,131 Employment type : Full Time, Ongoing Location : Melbourne Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you…About IBAAt Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future.
We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready.
We help make them real.
We're deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians.
It's why we exist.
We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes.
We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.
Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.
The Opportunity The Government and Public Relations function works closely with the Deputy CEO to ensure representation to and with stakeholder groups and communities is in line with IBA's organisational strategy.
About the role The Sponsorship Events and External Relations Manager will be primarily responsible for the administration and delivery of IBA's sponsorship program and events (approximately 85% of the role), with a secondary focus on supporting government and public relations activities (approximately 15%).
This role ensures strategic alignment of sponsorships and events with IBA's objectives, while also contributing to stakeholder engagement and public affairs.
The Sponsorship Events and External Relations Manager will ensure all sponsorships adhere to the Sponsorship Procedure and will manage and maintain IBA's stakeholder register (Federal, State governments and community).
This role is a key part of the organisation's external relations and will facilitate and support internal delivery to external engagement.
What you'll bring to the team Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Understanding of IBA products and services.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience in administration.
Experience in event management.
Strong time management skills.
Previous experience with internal and external stakeholder management.
Strategic marketing skills.
Good problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven thinking.
Knowledge of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander community advocacy groups and peak bodies.
What you will get in return A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
Flexible working arrangements.
Professional development opportunities.18 days personal / carer's leave.
NAIDOC leave.
First Nations Ceremonial Leave.
Cultural Leave.
Want to know more about IBA?Visit / Applications close : 16 July 2025 Please note : Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies This position is being advertised under provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 that enable affirmative measures to identify opportunities as open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants'
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