Manager Strategic Partnerships

3 days ago


Perth, Australia City of Perth Full time

Community Development | Marketing/Communications/Events, Community Development
- **$128,798 to $136,479 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 exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

**The Opportunity**

As the Manager Strategic Partnerships at the City of Perth, you will lead the Partnership Team to deliver a proactive and strategic approach to revenue generation for the City, ensuring the financial sustainability of the City’s annual event offering in line with the Events Strategy. You will collaborate with the team to enhance the City's identity while elevating Perth's visibility and reputation as a premier and dynamic event destination.

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

- Developing and driving targeted partnership strategies and activities that generate sponsorship leads and achieve results;
- Using market and industry knowledge, with a focus on continued business networking and relationship building, to develop and maintain a continuous prospect pipeline;
- Leading the Partnership Team to grow, develop, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate revenue generation and secure long-term partnership agreements; and
- Overseeing the preparation of high-quality and tailored submissions, proposals, and acquittals for sponsorships and grant funding.

**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;
- Strong commercial awareness and proven track record in securing high level sponsorships; and
- Superior communication skills with the ability to write succinct proposals and reports for Council and City’s CEO.

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 ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

**How to Apply**

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, 23 September 2024**. 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.

For further information please contact Louise Vescovo, Alliance Manager City Events, 9461 1412.



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