Head Of Strategic Partnerships

Lead change, foster collaboration, and drive outcomes that matter to all QLD.
Strengthen and lead the partnership strategy for WorkCover QLD.
Lead and mentor a dedicated and agile team.
Luminary is proud to partner with WorkCover Queensland to appoint a dynamic and commercially astute Head of Strategic Partnerships.
This critical leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the partnership strategy.
Reporting to the Chief Partnerships and Relationships Officer and contributing directly to the strategic roadmap, the Head of Strategic Partnership will drive lasting impact as they champion trusted partnerships across Queensland.
About WorkCoverWorkCover Queensland is the state's leading provider of workers' compensation insurance, supporting Queenslanders to stay healthy, safe, and working.
They are a government owned self-funded organisation committed to delivering tailored, innovative, and sustainable outcomes that create value for both workers and businesses.
Their purpose is straightforward: to partner with and support customers in keeping Queenslanders employed.
With a collaborative and inclusive culture, the team at WorkCover Queensland strive to set the standard in worker's compensation and operate with a shared vision of excellence, integrity, respect, and responsiveness.
Key responsibilities include: Develop, lead and embed the account management strategies for major stakeholders, including government and industry bodies, unions and large corporate partners.
Build and nurture strong, trusted internal and external relationships that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
Tackle complex negotiations and represent WorkCover Queensland at the highest levels with professionalism and influence.
Coach, mentor, and inspire a team of high performing relationship managers, ensuring the team thrives and delivers impactful results.
Lead partnership initiatives that drive innovation, support early return to work and boost injury prevention outcomes across Queensland.
Identify new strategic opportunities while expertly managing risk within a critical regulatory environment.
About You:You will be an accomplished leader in high level liaison, negotiation, and relationship management, and be skilled in developing partnership strategies, understanding policy, and leading high performing teams.
You will bring: Significant experience in government relations, union engagement and/or insurance sectors.
A track record of leading complex, multi-party negotiations from concept to outcome.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to build consensus, resolve conflict, and drive value for diverse partners.
Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing ability.
Capacity to drive change, innovate, and embed best practice in partnership and account management frameworks.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
If you are a proven leader with a passion for navigating complex stakeholder environments, and ready to make a genuine difference apply now or give Luminary a call for further information.
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