Defence Partnerships Manager

This role can be based in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane

About the Role

We are seeking someone to:

• Build strategic partnerships within ADF, Veteran, Defence corporates and wider Defence communities in line with our core segment targets and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Establish, maintain, and facilitate ongoing engagement with key corporate stakeholders nationally to support regional relationships, on-site opportunities to achieve corporate growth targets.
• Support execution of Defence Health's Business Strategy to deliver against company performance targets and meeting corporate and member needs.
• Deliver agreed commercial outcomes including revenue/net growth, member retention, gross margin and member experience

About You

You're motivated to exceed expectations and conquer new challenges. You're driven to achieve excellence for those you work for – and those you work with.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in Partnerships, Sales or Account Management roles
• Task-focused and outcome driven
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and coordinate resources
• Effective relationship management with the ability to build rapport and mutually beneficial partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and influence to drive commercial outcomes both internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Personal leadership: Authentic, resilient, and considerate of impact on others; brings company and personal values to life every day

Why Choose Defence Health

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Dynamic Environment: Immerse yourself an evolving, member centric and energetic company with strong values.
• Career Opportunities: Initiative, high performance and commitment is recognised with opportunities through career progression.
• Competitive remuneration
• Health and wellbeing initiatives: Access to discounted gym memberships and additional wellbeing day each year.
• Free top tier health insurance for you and your immediate family valued at approx. $6,000 per year.
• Social Committees: Social Club, Work Health Safety and Diversity & Inclusion Committees.
• Company funded parental leave.
• Prime Location: Our office is located on St Kilda Road with great access to public transport and local amenities.
• Purpose-driven organisation:  our purpose to protect the health of those who protect our country.

About us

At Defence Health, we're united in our purpose to protect the health of those who protect our country. We're here to support the families of serving ADF members, ex-serving ADF and Reservists, plus the wider Defence community to manage their health care. As a not-for-profit fund we are for our members, not shareholders.

In the Defence Health family our values define us. We live by our values of trust, respect, ownership, excellence, and community.  .  They underpin our inclusive workplace, where we celebrate the diversity each of us brings to work everyday.  A workplace where we feel valued and recognised for our achievements, unique perspectives, and talents.  A place where we're all encouraged to excel.

Our promise to our own people is the same as our promise to members.  We look after our own.

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If this sounds like you - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that offers a high engagement, vibrant and inclusive culture where you and your career can thrive.

Veterans and their families are encouraged to apply. We recognise and value your skills, commitment, and unique experiences.

Apply now for the next rewarding step in your career.