Partner Lead

1 day ago

West Melbourne, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Partner Lead

**Date**:15 Sept 2025

**Search suburb or city**: West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003

Kelvin Grove, QLD, AU, 4059

Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Alexandria, NSW, AU, 2015

Perth, WA, AU, 6000

**Company**:Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
- **Drive growth through strategic partner engagement and vertical-based acquisition programs**:

- **Work for a for-purpose organisation**:

- **Salary: $115-$130k + Super + Salary packaging**:

- **Flexible on location nationally - hybrid working flexibility**

**Discover life-giving possibilities**

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

**About the role**

At Lifeblood, we’re expanding our impact through strategic partnerships that drive donor acquisition and collection growth. We’re seeking a **Partner Lead** to develop and manage relationships with prioritised vertical-based partners, delivering intermediated panel and collections growth through targeted engagement and collaborative execution.

As Partner Lead, you’ll work cross-functionally with Partner Marketing, the Activation team, and other internal stakeholders to identify, design and deliver acquisition strategies that align with Lifeblood’s broader partnership and brand goals. You’ll lead vertical-specific initiatives, leverage partner channels to attract and recognise donors, and ensure operational consistency across programs.

**What you’ll do**:

- **Strategic planning & growth**:Identify opportunities for vertical-based partner growth and contribute to partnership planning using data, research, and donor insight.
- **Partner engagement**: Lead the design and delivery of vertical-based programs, leveraging partner channels and coordinating initiatives with the Activation team.
- **Operational alignment**: Monitor and report on partner performance, lead process improvements, and ensure consistent go-to-market activities.
- **Collaboration**: Work cross-functionally with Partner Marketing, Activation, and other Lifeblood divisions to ensure a unified approach to partnership growth.

**Sound interesting?** Here’s what we’re looking for:

- Business-related tertiary qualification and experience in partnerships, marketing or business development
- Proven success in delivering change and transformation programs
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and leverage relationships with stakeholders and partners
- Experience working with virtual teams across multiple regions
- Strong organisational skills

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more

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