Senior Partnerships Officer

Community Development | Marketing/Communications/Events, Community Development

• $113,369 to $120,094 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 Senior Partnerships Officer at the City of Perth, you'll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team at the heart of the City's vibrant events portfolio. In this exciting role, you'll take a proactive and strategic approach to driving revenue generation, supporting the delivery of the City's annual event program, and helping position Perth as a premier destination for world-class events and experiences.

You'll lead the development of targeted partnership strategies that not only deliver measurable results but also elevate the City's reputation and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors.

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Partnerships within our City Events team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Deliver the City's partnership portfolio, ensuring successful activations and sponsor outcomes.
• Develop and implement innovative partnership strategies that strengthen Perth's profile as a leading events destination.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to achieve shared success.
• Prepare compelling sponsorship proposals, submissions and acquittals.
• Collaborate across teams to create engaging campaigns and activations that deliver real impact.

About You

You're a confident relationship-builder with a strategic mindset and a flair for delivering results. You know how to connect with stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and turn great ideas into impactful partnerships.

Your skills and experience include:

• Proven experience developing and managing partnerships or sponsorships that align with organisational goals.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent project management, communication, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative and creative approach to achieving results

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
• 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 Tuesday, 25 November 2025. 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.

We're continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

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