Partnership Development Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Smith Family Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
  • Permanent full-time position located in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC
  • Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

The Smith Family is a national children's education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.

About the role

We are seeking a Partnership Development Manager to develop strategic, purpose-driven corporate partnerships. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnership Development, and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

  • Develop the partnership development strategy and approach for new corporate partnerships
  • Remain abreast of innovations and evolution in the CSR/ESG space
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders
  • Utilise AI to improve ways of working

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

  • Minimum five years' experience in business development, partnerships, or relationship management – nonprofit experience is highly regarded
  • Proven experience in pitching and presenting to C-suite stakeholders or Senior management
  • Proven track record of meeting targets and delivering measurable outcomes
  • Experience in social or consultative solution selling
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and partnership tracking

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family's values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

  • Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
  • Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
  • Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
  • Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
  • Thrive; with support for you and your family's mental and physical health including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport

About us

The Smith Family is a national children's education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you. You may view the position description by copying the following link to your browser:

Closing date: 17 October 2025

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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