Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Job Closes: 6th September, 2027

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.

About the Role

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships is responsible for leading the Australian Museum's partnerships function, driving the development and implementation of strategies that secure and grow both cash and in-kind support.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Communications & Partnerships, you will identify priority assets and prospects, set clear financial targets, and ensure partnerships are aligned to organisational priorities.

You'll guide a high-performing team to achieve sales targets, cultivate new business opportunities, steward existing partner relationships, and ensure all contractual obligations are delivered to a high standard. The role also involves collaborating across the organisation to ensure partnerships align with corporate priorities and governance requirements.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional who thrives on delivering measurable results and building long-term, value-based relationships.

Employment Status:

• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Fixed Term up to 2 years
• Full Time, 35 hours per week

You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $175,052 - $202,449, including an annual salary $154,231 - $178,369, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

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• Role Description
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About you

You are a strategic and commercially astute partnerships leader with a strong track record of securing and growing corporate revenue streams. You understand how to translate organisational priorities into compelling partnership propositions and build enduring, value-driven relationships.

You are collaborative, resilient and outcomes-focused, with the credibility and professionalism to represent the Australian Museum and contribute meaningfully to its strategic success.

To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing successful partnership strategies, including business development and account management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to steward high-value partners and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements
• Experience leading and developing teams to meet sales and performance goals
• Financial acumen, including budget management and cost-benefit analysis
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timeframes

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in sales and marketing or a related discipline.

About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

The Australian Museum acknowledges that we operate on the lands, waters and skies of many First Nations Peoples. As Australia's first museum, we share the responsibility of advocating for Country and honouring First Nations Peoples and knowledges.

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Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development opportunities and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit

1. A one to two page covering letter which address the role descriptions essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.

2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions:

1. Describe your experience developing and delivering a corporate partnerships or sponsorship strategy that achieved significant revenue growth. How did you identify priority assets and prospects, and what measurable outcomes did you achieve? (500 words maximum)
2. Provide an example of how you have led a team to secure and manage high-value partnerships while balancing competing priorities, governance requirements and stakeholder expectations. What challenges did you encounter and how did you ensure contractual obligations were delivered successfully? (500 words maximum)

The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check.

Contact person: Jacinta Spurrett, Director of Marketing, Communications, Commercials and Partnerships, ***************@australian.museum

Inclusive and Welcoming

The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.