Corporate Community Partnerships Manager Hybrid

As Australia’s longest serving Defence financial institution, we have supported those who protect and serve our country for over 65 years. And as a member owned bank, we are here for our members first, helping them to achieve their financial goals with a range of competitive products and personalised service. In 2024, we were named one of the World’s Best Bank by Forbes and won Canstar’s Consumer Bank of the Year for Everyday Banking.

At Australian Military Bank, we exist to serve those who serve. As a member-owned bank, our decisions are driven by what’s best for our members - not shareholders.

About the Role

Are you a relationship focused communications or marketing professional who enjoys bringing partnerships to life through meaningful events, engaging content and community initiatives?

Australian Military Bank is seeking a Corporate Community Partnerships Manager to support the development and management of our strategic relationships with corporate partners, sponsors and community organisations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications & Partnerships, you will help ensure our partnerships are mutually beneficial, aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives and effectively activated across our marketing channels, partner networks and local communities. In this varied role, you will:

Partnership management

• Support Chief Product & Marketing Officer in day to day relationship management for RSL Australia under the RSL Money brand.
• Support Regional Community Relationship Manager in day to day relationship management for our RSL State and Legacy State partners in relation to marketing activities.
• Support in day-to-day relationship management for our corporate community partnerships including Legacy Australia, Solider On, RSL LifeCare and Mates4Mates.
• Support in day to day relationship management for our corporate sponsorship partnerships including Australian Defence Force Aussie Rules, Australian Defence Force Rugby, Veteran Games and Life Unleashed.Maintain a community calendar of key dates and events.
• Support in managing the corporate partners/sponsorships budget.
• Review sponsorship requests received via the Bank’s website and liaise with the Regional Community Relationship Manager for local area requests.
• Support reporting on the community KPI for the corporate scorecard in conjunction with the Regional Community Relationship Manager.

Event support

• Work with Distribution teams to support local area events and activation of corporate community and sponsorships at a local level.
• Coordinate Bank attendance at key corporate community partnership events.
• Work with Marketing Specialist to support corporate partnership and sponsorships events with promotional merchandise.
• Work with Marketing Specialist to support our local area community events with brand, marketing and product materials.
• Attend and represent the organisation at corporate and local area events where required.

Internal and external communications

• Leverage strategic community and sponsorship partnerships for content and brand awareness.
• Create, maintain and manage the blogs and news items section on the website relating to our corporate partnerships.
• Coordinate internal volunteering opportunities with our corporate partnerships.
• Manage and create content for community partnerships on our intranet site.
• Support the development of financial literacy content for events and website content.

About You

You are an organised and confident communicator who can build positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners. You are comfortable coordinating multiple activities and enjoy turning partnership opportunities into practical and engaging outcomes.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or a related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in partnerships, sponsorships, communications, marketing, events or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Confidence creating content for websites, intranets and social media channels.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the not for profit, veteran or Australian Defence Force sectors would be advantageous.

Why Join Australian Military Bank?

• Purpose driven organisation supporting the Defence Community
• Collaborative and values based culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive employee benefits including banking and wellbeing initiatives
• Be part of an organisation recognised for its commitment to employees and members

Apply today and help our members build confidence in their financial future.

You’ll join a collaborative and purpose driven workplace where you can take ownership, build meaningful relationships and contribute directly to the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about community engagement and want to help grow partnerships that make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Working with Australian Military Bank will provide you access to a great range of benefits including:

• Staff Banking product + Services discounts
• Birthday Leave
• Novated Leasing options
• 4 weeks Paid Parental + Purchased Leave option
• Referral Reward Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Shot + Blood Donor Leave
• Uniform allowance + Polo Shirt provided
• Service Awards

Probity check

As we are an Authorised Deposit Taking Institution, there is a requirement to complete the standard range of Credit, Police and Bankruptcy checks prior to commencement of employment.   

We move quickly with our interview process, if you are keen please submit your CV today!

This is an exciting, challenging position with the opportunity to build your career with a highly trusted mutual bank.

We thank you in advance for your interest, however, only those selected for a pre-screen and/or an interview will be contacted.

Australian Military Bank values diversity and is an equal employment opportunity employer.