Manager Strategic Partnerships

Overview

Engagement and Activation | Marketing/Communications/Events

- $139,979 to $148,325 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a local government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City; this opportunity exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

As the Manager Strategic Partnerships, you’ll be a strategic leader, driving financial sustainability by maximizing revenue opportunities in line with the City’s Event Strategy. You’ll ensure strong returns on investment, manage risks in key partnerships, and elevate Perth’s reputation as a premier event destination. Be at the forefront of shaping a vibrant, dynamic city for the community and visitors alike

Reporting to the Alliance Manager City Events, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Drive targeted partnership strategies to generate sponsorship leads and reinforce Perth’s status as a top event destination.
- Leverage market knowledge and networking to build and maintain a continuous prospect pipeline.
- Lead the Partnerships Team in fostering strong relationships to drive revenue and secure long-term agreements.
- Oversee day-to-day management of partners, ensuring optimal activation and benefit leverage.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Extensive experience and results in leading a team to develop and execute significant event, partnership, fundraising and/or sponsorship programs and projects
- Superior relationship management skills with an extensive established network
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to write succinct proposals and reports for Council and City’s CEO.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa)
- A current National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months)
- A current C class Australian driver’s licence

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Monday, 6 October 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Lisa Robertson, Alliance Manager City Events, 08 9461 3254, or lisa.robertson@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.

Attachments:

- Application Pack - Manager Strategic Partnerships.pdf

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