Description:
Unlock Your Potential as Our Partnership & Growth Manager
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving business success and fostering strategic growth?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. We are currently looking for someone to be at the forefront of shaping our company’s future and enriching the lives of learners.
About Us
We are a for purpose, progressive NFP, successfully unlocking potential and transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We are indeed proud of our continued growth and development, coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.
Year on year we continue to grow by being agile, positive, and a hands-on team.
We are seeking equally passionate people who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and the success of others.
‘Why’ this role makes a difference
Our organisation is genuinely committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, not just in our strategic plan, yet in our day-to-day business as usual deliverables to our company, people and students.
About the Role
Located at our Head Office in Elermore Vale, The Partnership & Growth Manager is a pivotal role within Atwea, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Partnership and Growth Manager holds a pivotal position at Atwea, responsible for supporting the organisation’s growth strategy. This involves a multi-faceted approach, encompassing the identification and acquisition of grants and funding, the development of impactful programs, and the cultivation of partnerships. This role requires a deep understanding of Atwea’s mission, the funding landscape, and the needs of the community it serves, enabling the manager to proactively identify and pursue opportunities that will propel the organisation forward.
This full-time role requires a proactive and results-oriented professional with a track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
Successful applicants should be able to confidently:
• Proactively identify and cultivate new strategic partnerships with funding bodies, corporate sponsors, foundations, government agencies, and community organisations.
• Lead the identification of new funding sources, including grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic donations. Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for securing financial support from diverse sources.
• Prepare high-quality funding proposals, presentations, and reports for potential and existing partners, securing new resources for ATWEA’s programs and services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of ATWEA’s long-term growth strategy by identifying areas for expansion and new partnership opportunities.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure alignment between partnership efforts and ATWEA’s organizational goals.
• Ensure all activities, programs, and processes comply with relevant regulations and organisational policies. Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high standards in service delivery and product offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, in line with the role’s scope and organisational needs.
About You
• You already live by the values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Social Planning/Community Development, Marketing, Business or related
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, project management, or a related role, preferably within the education, training (RTO) or not-for-profit sector.
• Excellent working knowledge of best practice in stakeholder engagement theory and practice.
• Previous experience managing a partnership register or database of key stakeholders and funding sources.
• A proven track record of success in securing major grants and sponsorships for a nonprofit organisation.
• Extensive experience in grant identification, writing, and reporting, with a strong understanding of what makes a compelling funding proposal.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the implementation of United Nation’s Sustainable Development goals (SDG’s) desired.
Atwea College requires:
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check and current National Criminal Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment.
• Child Protection Training and other ongoing legislative training as required, once employed.
• Drivers Licence.
About our PERKS!
At Atwea College we add value to the role and our people by providing:
• Competitive Remuneration.
• As a Not-for-Profit organisation, ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
• Paid Perk Days in addition to 4 weeks Annual Leave.
• Collective close down period at year end.
• Flexible approach to work, potential for WFH hybrid.
• Confidential 10 Paid Family and Domestic Violence days if required.
• Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Join a progressive NFP where you can make a difference.
If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website https://atwea.edu.au/
Atwea College’s value of Inclusion underpins our commitment to equal opportunity employment. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Applications will close on Friday, 28th February 2025, and all received applications will be promptly reviewed .