Advisor, Partnerships (First Nations Identified Position)

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

About Us

Minderoo's Effective Philanthropy Enabler drives the foundation strategy and vision through a holistic, systems-thinking approach and the development of organisational capability. Develops long-term relationships with our philanthropic peers, deploys impact investments and sets and the central standards for impact-related activities, impact measurement, capability development and sustainability. Effective Philanthropy plays a vital role in providing thought leadership to realise the 2030 Strategy's ambitions through its focus on ensuring a targeted and cohesive approach to philanthropy that amplifies our overall impact.

About the Opportunity

We are committed to creating meaningful career pathways for First Nations professionals. This opportunity is intended for someone seeking to build their experience and develop a rewarding career in philanthropy

As the Advisor, Partnerships, you will work closely with the Director, Partnerships to provide advisory support across partnerships that create meaningful and lasting impact. Working across Minderoo, you'll help enable collaboration, coordinate engagement and support teams to deliver partnerships aligned with our purpose and strategic priorities.

This role is for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building trust and working across diverse communities, organisations and teams. You will contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team, partnering across Minderoo's Focus and Enabler areas while helping foster our One Minderoo culture.

We value the strengths, perspectives and lived experience that people bring from community, First Nations organisations, government, not-for-profit and corporate sectors or another field where relationship-building and collaboration are central.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where First Nations employees can thrive, actively contribute to Minderoo's approach to First Nations engagement and access opportunities that support professional growth, leadership and meaningful connection across the Foundation.

In this role you will:

• Provide administrative, reporting, coordination and stakeholder engagement support to the Director, Partnerships and team.
• Maintain partnership guidance, resources, templates and knowledge management systems.
• Support the continuous improvement and administration of partnership processes, CRM platforms and related tools.
• Coordinate projects and implementation activities that strengthen the Partnerships function.
• Triage and coordinate partnership enquiries and funding requests, as required.
• Contribute to delivery of the Centre for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) Action Plan, including implementation of the CEP grantee feedback roadmap.
• Contribute to the coordination of partner, stakeholder and organisational events, and support participation in philanthropic and sector-wide forums and learning opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of sector developments and build effective internal networks across Focus and Enabler areas.

About You

You foster a collaborative, positive and culturally responsive approach, building trusted relationships grounded in mutual respect, shared values and inclusivity with all stakeholders. You listen deeply, navigate diverse perspectives and enjoy working alongside others to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Additionally, you'll bring:

• A degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience, with minimum of four years of experience in professional or community sectors.
• An understanding of partnership or stakeholder management processes, with confidence using Microsoft Office suites and the ability to learn or work with databases such as CRM systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage respectfully, bring together diverse perspectives and build trusted relationships with partners and stakeholders from all backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.

Above all, you are a collaborative team player who values relationship-building and is passionate about supporting progress towards equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians.

Applications Close: COB 31st August 2026

This position is an identified role and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, as per the provisions of Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The filling of this position is intended to promote equal opportunity and address the underrepresentation of First Nations people within our workforce.

Benefits

At Minderoo Foundation, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive, both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive Parental Leave
• An inclusive, values-driven workplace

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.

We reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. We may progress with interviews whilst advertising remains open.

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