Partnerships Manager

Lead with purpose! Manage a highly skilled, passionate team to drive corporate giving and create new opportunities through strategic partnerships.

Classifications

• Volunteer / Charity / Community
• Fundraising
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Competitive salary + super + tax free benefits up to $18,550
• Join our multi-award-winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team!
• Flexible working arrangements available and FREE parking when at the office

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) relies on fundraising, donations and corporate partnerships to deliver our life-saving services and to fund new aircraft, equipment and infrastructure.  With demand for our services increasing each year, the Fundraising & Philanthropy team continues to play a critical role in RFDS’s endeavour to improve health outcomes for those who live, work and travel in the bush.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our multi-award-winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team as our Partnerships Manager. We’re looking for a strategic relationship builder to lead a passionate and high-performing team to grow corporate giving and secure impactful partnerships that drive revenue for the vital work of the RFDS.
  
In this key management role, you’ll be responsible for contributing to our ambitious annual revenue target by overseeing a diverse portfolio of partners and actively securing new opportunities.  Your focus will be on strengthening existing relationships, ensuring effective stewardship, growth and retention, and proactively identifying and attracting new partners.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Partnerships team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with RFDS values and strategy.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate and community partners, ensuring strong engagement and long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, including proposals, contract reviews, and partnership opportunities to drive revenue and impact.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver partnership campaigns that align with organisational goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Conduct research and maintain data integrity to identify growth opportunities and ensure informed, transparent partnership management.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Success in managing and growing corporate or philanthropic partnerships, with a track record of driving revenue.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and fostering collaboration.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, or related field, with 5–7 years’ experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Why work for us?

At the RFDS (Queensland Section), you’ll be driven by purpose not tasks; it's about being part of an organisation where, whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people’s lives. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.

The RFDS is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities.  As the RFDS soars towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner, we have several innovative initiatives on the horizon. With projects in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time to join the RFDS with many new prospects around the corner!

We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the RFDS, you will have access to the following:

• Our multi-award-winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team, driven by best-practice fundraising and dedicated to a culture focused on donor centricity and care
• Work-life balance with work from home options and FREE parking when at the office
• A generous salary & not-for-profit tax-free benefit up to $18,500
• Our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private Health insurance discounts
• Our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members) that provides discounted gym and health center access

Interested? 
For further information regarding this role please contact Deb Frankel, RFDS Talent Acquisition Advisor on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au    

Applications will close by 29 April 2025!  If you’re ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a role that makes a real impact, apply now to join the Royal Flying Doctor Service team!

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
  
The RFDS acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.