Partnerships Advisor

• Help Red Cross secure long-term support and funding through the acquisition of new business partnerships
• Permanent position, Sydney or Melbourne location + hybrid working
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join the Red Cross partnerships team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about harnessing the power of the private sector to do good!

This unique role will help Red Cross develop and deliver long term, strategic partnerships to raise vital funds for our work. You will help Red Cross engage with corporates’ ESG strategies to deliver value for both Red Cross and our partners.

You will be highly motivated, creative and a results-driven individual ready to make an impact through:

• Leading the acquisition of new corporate partners and new opportunities with potential partners who are aligned with our strategic objectives
• Leading the negotiation to secure a range of sustainable funding relationships and support the development of high-quality pitches and funding proposals
• Providing strategic advice on funding and sector trends and identify opportunities to ensure the organisation is well positioned to meet its business priorities

What you will bring

• Significant experience in account management, business development and or sustainability in a corporate environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with decision makers of corporations and foundations
• Demonstrated ability to drive and achieve financial targets
• Strong people management, strategic planning, project management, problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay – and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditations and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact JP Zwinkels on 0418 249 844 for a confidential chat.

Position description: Partnerships Adviser (HRC007913).pdf

Applications close: Sunday 23 July 2023

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 522280