Community and Partnerships Manager

**Company Overview**

Torus is an innovation-driven, early-stage startup venture fund and community committed to catalyzing groundbreaking technologies and nurturing emerging founders. Through education, mentorship, capital investment, strategic partnerships, and operational support, we help founders turn bold ideas into successful, scalable businesses. We place a strong emphasis on building and supporting robust tech ecosystems, and are looking to model two emerging programs after innovation hubs in the United States.

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Ecosystem Building & Partnerships**
- Lead revenue generating partnership efforts within the tech and startup community, developing strategic relationships with corporates, universities, government agencies, and community organizations.
- Identify and execute strategic partnerships, events, and programs that foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, deal flow and revenue within the innovation ecosystem.

**Operational Excellence**
- Oversee cross-functional initiatives that generate revenue and resources, maintaining accountability and efficiency across investment, operations, and accelerator or incubator programs.
- Implement and refine internal processes, tools, and systems to support agile decision-making and seamless collaboration.

**Project Management**
- Plan and execute high-priority projects, ensuring timely progress, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes.
- Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or risks, proposing solutions to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic objectives.

**Investor Relations & Fundraising Support**
- Support fundraising initiatives by preparing pitch materials, coordinating investor updates, and managing relationships with current and prospective LimitedPartners (LPs).
- Collaborate with the finance team to compile data rooms, manage due diligence processes, and maintain transparent communications with key stakeholders.

**Team Coordination & Communications**
- Facilitate effective communication across the organization, ensuring alignment between investment, operations, marketing, and partnership teams.
- Organize leadership meetings, document key actions and decisions, and ensure follow-through on commitments.

**Portfolio & Program Support**
- Provide operational and resource support to portfolio companies, particularlyaround partnership opportunities and ecosystem integration.
- Collaborate with accelerator/incubator stakeholders to optimize program design, curriculum, and founder engagement.

**Culture & People Engagement**
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and diversity within the fund and across portfolio companies.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, helping build a strong talent pipeline and fostering professional growth.

**Leadership Support**
- Assist in managing executive calendars, coordinate meeting agendas, and synthesize essential information to ensure leadership time is leveraged effectively.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- **Tech & Startup Background**: At least 3 years of demonstrated success within tech startups, venture funds, innovation labs, or similar fast-paced environments.
- **Ecosystem Building**: Proven track record in cultivating partnerships and collaborations within the U.S. tech ecosystem/accelerators (e.g., with corporations, universities, government agencies, community organizations).
- **Revenue Mindset**: Proven success in generating revenue and resources for startups.
- **Operational & Project Management Skills**: 3-5 years of professional experience driving complex initiatives across multiple teams, delivering results under tight deadlines.
- **Partnership Development**: 3-5 years of strong negotiation, sales and relationship-building skills to forge alliances that increase value for both the fund and portfolio companies.
- **Communication & Influence**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
- **Adaptability**: Thrives in an agile, rapidly evolving environment; adept at juggling multiple priorities and pivoting as needed.

**What We Offer**
- Base salary for this role is $84,000, with the potential for revenue-based performance incentives.
- Flexible work environment (hybrid) that encourages work-life balance.
- Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier founders, industry experts, and innovative partners across Australia.
- Professional development and opportunities to continue growing your impact and skillset.
- A dynamic, mission-driven culture that celebrates fun, health, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $77,486.79 - $153,234.06 per year

**Experience**:

- Tech Accelerators & Partnerships: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person