Partnership Coordinator

**Partnerships Coordinator**

**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**

This is a parental leave backfill arrangement until early March 2026.

**About the Team**

The Partnerships team at the Australian Museum is part of the Marketing, Communications and Partnerships division. This Partnerships team is responsible for developing, managing and implementing strategic relationships that support the Museum’s exhibitions, research, education, and public programs. Working closely with corporate partners, government agencies, and cultural collaborators, the team drives income generation, audience engagement, and brand alignment opportunities. Their work ensures that the Museum continues to deliver meaningful, innovative, and inclusive experiences, while also advancing its mission to inspire the exploration and understanding of our natural and cultural worlds.

**About the Role**

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual who is looking to build their professional experience in commercial partnerships within the arts and culture sector. With exceptional attention to detail, excellent administrative and organisational skills, you’ll play a vital role in helping the team deliver on key partnership commitments.

This position supports both the Senior Manager and Manager, Partnerships, and works closely with colleagues across the Australian Museum. As part of a small and collaborative team, you’ll be exposed to a wide range of projects and partner relationships. From new exhibitions and major programs to public events and education initiatives, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day activity that helps bring partnerships to life.

**Employment Status**:

- Clerk Grade 3/4
- Full-time, fixed term until 10 March 2026 with potential to be extended on a part-time job-sharing basis

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- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary rate $82,193 - $90,001, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

**About you**
You’ll need to be calm under pressure, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and take genuine pride in providing seamless support and exceptional service. Whether it’s managing CRM records, finances, coordinating logistics, or helping to deliver a high-quality event, you’ll bring focus and care to everything you do.

Experience in the arts or cultural sector is welcome, but just as valuable is your interest in working in a purpose-driven environment. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team who play an important role in connecting partners to the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, education, and science.

**Knowledge & Experience**

- Strong computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word)
- Experience using Tessitura or a similar CRM system to manage stakeholder information and communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting reports, presentations, or professional correspondence
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry, financial reconciliation, and maintaining team records
- Experience supporting event logistics, including invitations, guest lists, and on-the-day coordination

Familiarity with the arts, culture, or not-for-profit sectors is an advantage
- Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) the NSW Government Sponsorship Policy
- Experience using internal systems such as myWorkZone and Shared Services is advantageous, though not essential

**Essential requirements**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, sales, marketing, partnerships and event management or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.

**About The Australian Museum**

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

Check out our current exhibitions and events here.

**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access t