Senior Adviser - Business Partnerships

• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Sydney location preferred

About Us

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

As a Senior Adviser - Business Partnerships your focus will be to develop and grow relationships with corporate, philanthropic and other partners, to secure income generation, drive strategic value, and build non-financial support for Red Cross’ work.

This role will have a strong focus on acquisition of new government, corporate and philanthropic partners through targeted prospecting, industry networking and identification of new opportunities.

What you will bring

• Lead the acquisition of new long-term partners – ability to screen potential partners, develop engagement and communication plans, and facilitate a smooth transition of the relationship along the donor journey from acquisition to retention and growth
• Manage a portfolio of existing relationships with partners that provide financial, pro bono or in-kind support for Red Cross
• Ensure the achievement of annual income and other non-financial targets. You will be highly motivated, creative and results-driven
• Lead pitch and proposal development involving the Partnerships Managers, Leads, members of the Partnerships team and other organisational stakeholders
• Ability to maintain knowledge of competitive landscape, clients and market trends relevant to Red Cross strategic positioning, identifying opportunities for growth and access to customer channels across multiple income streams, such as cause-related marketing, rewards and campaigns

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. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a 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

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Matt Metcher at mmetcher@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 23^rd April 2025.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion

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