Partnerships & Community Account Manager – parental leave cover contract

Build meaningful partnerships. Strengthen community connection. Deliver impact where it matters most.

Are you a relationship-focused professional who enjoys working across corporate partnerships, community fundraising and stakeholder engagement?

At Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania, we’re looking for a Partnerships & Community Account Manager to play a key role in growing and managing the relationships that directly support families with seriously ill children.

This is a hands-on role focused on both securing new partnerships and strengthening existing ones — ensuring our partners feel connected, valued and part of the impact they help create.

Part-Time (0.6 FTE) – 12 month parental leave cover role | Hobart  | Hybrid working

Who are we?

Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania supports families with seriously ill children, providing accommodation, programs and support when they need it most.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve been keeping families close to their child’s care — and that work is only possible because of our partners, community and people.

Your impact:

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Corporate & Community Engagement Manager and broader teams to grow partnership revenue, support community fundraising and strengthen engagement with McDonald’s stakeholders.

You’ll focus on:

·        Securing and growing corporate partnerships

·        Managing and retaining existing partner relationships

·        Supporting community and third-party fundraising initiatives

·        Strengthening engagement with local McDonald’s networks

·        Delivering a high-quality, consistent partner experience

 This role is about building genuine, long-term relationships — ensuring our partnerships are aligned, impactful and sustainable.

What you’ll be doing:

Corporate Partnerships & Account Management

·        Identify, secure and onboard new corporate partners

·        Manage existing partnerships to drive retention and growth

·        Develop tailored engagement plans and partnership opportunities

·        Support integration of partners into campaigns and initiatives

·        Track and report on partnership performance and impact

Community Fundraising & Support

·        Support third-party fundraisers with guidance and resources

·        Deliver a high-quality experience for community supporters

·        Contribute to digital and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives

·        Monitor engagement and fundraising outcomes

 McDonald’s Stakeholder Engagement

·        Build strong relationships with local McDonald’s franchisees and teams

·        Support local fundraising and engagement activities

·        Deliver collaborative campaigns and initiatives

·        Gather insights and feedback to inform ongoing strategy

 Events, Engagement & Delivery

·        Support corporate and community events and activations

·        Ensure experiences align with partner expectations and brand standards

·        Represent Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania with professionalism and energy

 Reporting & Coordination

·        Maintain accurate records across systems (e.g. Salesforce)

·        Contribute to reporting, insights and internal communications

·        Support cross-team collaboration and shared initiatives

Who are you?

You’re a relationship-driven professional who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and delivering tangible outcomes.

You bring:

·        Experience in partnerships, account management, fundraising or business development

·        Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

·        Confidence managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes

·        Clear and professional communication skills

·        A proactive, solutions-focused approach

·        Strong time management and attention to detail

·        Experience in the not-for-profit or community sector is valued, but not essential.

 Why join us?

·        Be part of a purpose-driven organisation supporting families when they need it most

·        Play a key role in growing partnerships and community impact

·        Work in a collaborative, values-led environment

·        Access salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

·        Opportunity to build meaningful external relationships with real impact

 Ready to apply?

We’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining:

·        Your experience in partnerships, fundraising or account management

·        Examples of relationships you’ve built and grown

·        How you manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations

For further information or a copy of the Success Profile, please contact ••••@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.au.

Please note, applications without a cover letter that fail to address the above criteria will not be progressed.

We will start shortlisting and commencing the interview process as applications are received. The selection process will be progressed before the closing date, so to avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Reasonable Adjustments 

We recognise that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the recruitment process to better enable you to shine, then please contact ••••@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.au and let us know.

 Our Recruitment Commitment

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values, promotes, and benefits from diversity. We believe that embracing and celebrating our differences enhances our workplace. Our unwavering dedication to workplace equality drives us forward. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our recruitment process prioritises essential job requirements, knowledge, skills and experience and is consistently fair to all applications. 

Our Safeguarding Children & Young People Commitment

We keep children and young people safe in our spaces and do not tolerate any kind of abuse. Our team, including employees and volunteers, must meet high standards to ensure they prevent and report abuse. We ensure all children and young people have a safe space where we listen to them and empower them. Every day, we aim to make children and young people feel valued, protected, and heard. All roles are subject to compliance and reference checks and are subject to relevant state/territory legislation.