Statewide Partnerships Manager

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $117,916 - $128,823

Grade: PVO7

Occupation: Sales and business development

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/2040/1933/1936936SPM

Drive corporate and philanthropic partnerships that attract investment for Victoria's parks and communities!

Deliver partnerships that create lasting impact for nature and communities.

Drive corporate and philanthropic investment in Victoria's parks.

Flexible work arrangements and statewide influence.

About the Role

Are you a commercially minded partnerships professional who can turn ideas into compelling opportunities?

As the Statewide Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic partnerships that support the protection, management and enjoyment of Victoria's parks and reserves. Working with corporate partners, philanthropic organisations, government agencies, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders, you will identify opportunities, build investment pipelines and create partnership propositions that deliver measurable environmental, cultural and community outcomes.

This role is ideal for an experienced relationship builder who can identify market opportunities, develop compelling partnership strategies and secure support for initiatives that align organisational priorities with partner goals. You will play a key role in positioning Parks Victoria as a trusted and innovative partner, leveraging partnerships to deliver lasting value for both the Victorian community and the organisations that support our work.

You will provide statewide leadership in partnership development, governance and capability building while supporting regionally led partnership initiatives across the organisation.

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria manages more than 4 million hectares of parks and reserves, including 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of its coastline.

The team is collaborative, values-driven and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes through innovative partnerships. We are looking for someone who brings commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a passion for building long-term relationships!

We're Looking for Someone With

Demonstrated experience in strategic partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy, fundraising or business development within complex stakeholder environments.

Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop compelling partnership propositions and secure investment or support from corporate, philanthropic or government partners.

Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers and build trusted relationships.

Experience leveraging commercial, social impact or ESG opportunities to create mutually beneficial outcomes.

Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate organisational priorities into partnership opportunities that deliver measurable value.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, communications, public administration, environmental management or a related discipline (desirable).

Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Your Application Will Need to Include

A Current CV

A Cover Letter

Application Close Date: 2nd August 2026

Sound Like You?

For a confidential discussion about the role, email Victoria Moffat at Victoria.Moffat@parks.vic.gov.au.

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees are required to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

17 July 2026