Senior Manager Membership

• This role can be based in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide
• Rare opportunity to influence Australia's economic and social prosperity
• Permanent full-time role with opportunity for growth and impact
• Flexible and inclusive working environment

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for stakeholder engagement and project management? Join us as our Senior Manager Membership & Impact (Partnerships) and play a pivotal role in shaping high-impact research and advocacy partnerships.

About CEDA

CEDA (the Committee for Economic Development of Australia) is Australia's leading member driven public policy think tank. Our purpose is a better Australia, for all. Founded in 1960, CEDA continues to bring together Australia's most influential decision makers to debate and progress economic and social policy. At CEDA we believe curiosity has the power to move the nation forward and together with our 500 member organisations we seek to imagine 'better' for all Australians.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director Strategic Partnerships, this role is responsible for managing a portfolio of member organisations and designing collaborative partnerships that support CEDA's research and advocacy work.

You'll be the primary relationship manager for senior stakeholders across government, business, and academia - ensuring members derive value from their engagement with CEDA and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration.

You'll also lead the design and delivery of strategic partnerships that underpin major projects aligned to our Progress 2050 agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Engagement

• Manage a portfolio of member organisations
• Retain and grow membership aligned to strategic priorities
• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers
• Support sponsorship and event engagement in collaboration with the Programming Team

Partnership Development

• Design and secure partnerships for research and advocacy projects
• Lead discovery workshops and co-design campaigns with prospective partners
• Oversee partnership delivery, including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement
• Produce high-quality proposals, project assets, and reporting materials
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of partnership goals with CEDA's strategic priorities

General Responsibilities

• Represent CEDA at roundtables and public events, including as host/MC
• Provide strategic advice and support to the Associate Director Strategic Partnerships
• Demonstrate and promote CEDA's values in all interactions

About You

You're a relationship builder with a strategic mindset and a passion for public policy. You bring:

• 5+ years' experience in membership, business development, professional services, or stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior executives across sectors
• Strong project or event management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including confident presentation abilities
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets and targets
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• A collaborative, curious, and customer-focused approach

Why Join Us?

Our work environment is fun, fast-paced and purpose-driven.  We offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to CEDA's ambitious Progress2050 agenda, shaping Australia's future and delivering on prosperity for all Australians
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High profile networking opportunities
• Professional development and growth pathways
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Generous leave entitlements, including an additional week of paid leave at year-end, Wellbeing leave, Flexible floating public holidays, and Parental leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our Values

At CEDA, our work is driven by values that shape how we lead and collaborate:

• We are open, honest and trusted
• We are curious about ideas and opportunities
• We succeed together
• We are brave in our approach and ambitions
• We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good

Curious? Ready to shape partnerships that matter?

Please apply via SEEK.

Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressed to Ali Condon, Associate Director Strategic Partnerships, outlining your alignment with the role.

Application Deadline: COB Monday 6 October, 2025

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. CEDA is a purpose-driven organisation aiming to drive change on issues that matter to the community. We value the diverse talents of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where everyone can belong.