• This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role
• Annual salary: $110,000 – $120,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Fixed-term, full-time plus flexible working.
• Location: Canberra or Sydney
• Newly created role working collaboratively with CEO, COO and Senior Executives.

About us

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

The team

The Partnerships Development Manager works in the Corporate Services team, drawing on the financial skills and insights of our Finance Team and supporting the COO to set out strategies to ensure organisational sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Partnership Development Manager is a newly created role and reports to the Chief Operating Officer, while also working closely with the CEO and broader Senior Executive Team. 

You will identify and support the organisation to further develop high-value partnerships that support the growth, organisational sustainability and financial resilience of Reconciliation Australia. Your strategies, advice and insights will support the CEO, COO and SET to pursue and leverage these relationships and form partnerships for the benefit of the organisation and its work.

We value the lived experience and intrinsic knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage First Nations people to apply. Our PDM must embody these values and demonstrate this in their practices. 

This is an identified position. Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is required. Reconciliation Australia strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About you

• You are great at developing and managing relationships that support an organisation to achieve its overarching strategic objectives.
• You have high level strategic skills and demonstrated ability to identify or source new program initiatives and opportunities, including potential partners and funding options.
• You can demonstrate a deep understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and the reconciliation movement.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you can produce high-quality reports and presentations that demonstrate keen judgment, analysis and critical thinking skills. Your work and communication are calibrated for the context and audience.
• You have the ability to lead and develop capability within a team, including active coaching and setting clear direction for the team.

Why work for Reconciliation Australia?

• Flexible work policy, including some work from home.
• Additional paid leave including Christmas shutdown, parental leave, cultural leave and ability to accrue extra ‘RA’ leave after one year.
• Down to earth, respectful, and supportive team culture with offices in Sydney and Canberra.
• Annual away days – a whole-of-organisation retreat to foster team collaboration, celebrate our work achievements and to participate in First Nations cultural learning opportunities.
• Be a part of the journey to a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role or have any questions – please contact us, we are happy to answer questions and we are advertising other roles! 

Please apply by submitting your resume to: [email protected]

We will then contact successful applicants directly and provide you with the position description so that you can prepare and submit your cover letter to us.

If you have any questions, then please reach out to us:  [email protected]

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from all Australians, especially those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent as your cultural and lived experience is central to the work we do.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.