Partnership Executive NSW/ACT

About Us

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.  At Starlight our programs deliver fun, joy and laughter. We've been recognised as a Great Place to Work, we're one of AFR's Most Innovative Companies and we're also the most trusted children's charity in Australia. 

When you join Starlight, you'll:  

• Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.
• Have inspiring and positive work.
• We work to our strengths; we care about each other, and we work collaboratively.

About the RoleOur passionate, fun and results driven Partnerships team are currently looking for a focused Corporate Partnerships Executive. Reporting to the State Partnerships Manager, NSW/ACT you will have the opportunity to utilise your experience identifying and optimising partnerships to develop and manage mutually beneficial relationships with corporate and community organisations.

No two days are the same for the Partnerships Executive 

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and managing strong relationships with corporate and community partners
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Supporting and leading large-scale fundraising events
• Presenting to corporate groups and negotiating partnership agreements
• Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on projects and campaigns
• Representing Starlight at events (some evening/weekend availability required)

About You

You're a natural relationship builder with a passion for purpose-driven work. You thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of meeting (and exceeding) targets.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience partnerships, Account Management or Business Development
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confidence in presenting
• Strong organisational skills
• MS Office and CRM/database proficiency
• Experience with event coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Fundraising experience is desirable
• A collaborative spirit and a can-do attitude

Benefits  

As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage.  

• Best Self leave days and additional carer's leave.
• Leave to support reproductive health.
• Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too)
• Public Holiday swap & potential to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
• A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.
• Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.

We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.   

We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.   

If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application. 

For more information on Starlight's commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 

Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.