Urgent: Partnership Specialist

The Benevolent Society is seeking a Partnerships Specialist to champion our national Disability Gateway program. This full-time contract position is based on Gadigal Country in Glebe until the 30th of June 2026, offering a salary range of $89k - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging.

Our organisation's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We have supported people at the margins of society for over 200 years, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, children, young people, and their families, older people, carers, and people with disability.

About the Role

As our Partnerships Specialist, you will build strong relationships and drive awareness of our Disability Gateway program across the sector. Your work will involve developing key partnerships, establishing referral networks, and directly engaging with consumers to drive the expansion of our program nationally.

Duties

- Develop key partnerships with stakeholders, establish referral networks, and directly engage with consumers to drive the expansion of our Disability Gateway program nationally.
- Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless navigation of the Disability Gateway service, resulting in positive client outcomes while promoting our services and advocating for our organisation.
- Proactively create, distribute, and maintain informative content and information packs about our service, catering to consumers, referral agencies, and stakeholder panels.
- Strategically build and nurture connections to deepen your understanding of The Benevolent Society's services, operating environment, stakeholders, and partners, both internally and externally.
- Establish and foster relationships within various TBS locations and their communities, utilize diverse channels and community outreach activities to promote our services and make a meaningful impact.
- Preparing and delivering engaging presentations to large groups, stakeholders, or partner organisations - whether in person or virtually.

What We Offer

- Salary Benefits: You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options.
- Recognition and Reward: Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs, and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness: Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development: We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

- A degree qualification in the aging or disability sector or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of the community services sector, funding arrangements, and strategic partnerships that support business outcomes and growth opportunities.
- Exceptional influencing, collaboration, coaching, mentoring, and team leadership skills.
- Familiarity with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and LGBTI communities, and a knack for building strong relationships with various stakeholders.
- Regular, majority public-facing requirement
- Ability to drive and Driver’s License required
- Strong skills and experience with IT systems - networks and applications

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, we strongly encourage you to apply. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. To ensure you are best supported with your application, if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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