National Partnerships Manager

• Lead and grow high-value partnerships at a national level
• Melbourne location (onsite) with interstate collaboration
• Full-time

Guide Dogs Australia (GDA) is a group of organisations around Australia that provide a broad range of specialist services to assist people of all ages who have low vision or blindness, achieve their goals in life.

Their professional services include provision of Guide Dogs, other assistance dogs, innovative children’s mobility programs, orientation and mobility training for adults, as well as social connection programs to support active community participation.

With limited government funding, these services rely heavily on strong, meaningful partnerships, particularly within the corporate sector.

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Partnerships, the National Partnerships Manager plays a key role in building, managing and growing strategic relationships with large-scale organisations across Australia. This is a highly external-facing role, blending relationship management with business development to deliver sustainable revenue and shared value outcomes.

Working closely with state teams, you’ll take a coordinated national approach while allowing for flexibility across partners. From developing compelling partnership proposals through to delivery of campaigns, activations and engagement initiatives, you’ll ensure each partnership is thoughtfully executed and delivers mutual benefit.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute at a national level, working across a federated organisation, while staying closely connected to the tangible impact of the work.

About YOU

You are a driven, relationship-focused partnerships professional, who brings a balance of commercial acumen and purpose-driven motivation. You enjoy building connections, identifying opportunities and translating them into meaningful, long-term opportunities.

• Demonstrated experience in partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising or business development
• Proven ability to grow and secure high-value corporate relationships
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working with senior decision makers
• Experience developing proposals, pitches and partnership materials
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and reporting
• Collaborative approach, with experience working across multiple teams or stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A genuine interest in contributing to an organisation delivering meaningful community impact and a commitment to live the Values and Behaviours of Guide Dogs
• Lived experience as a person with disability, specifically Blindness or Low Vision is highly valued

Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.

APPLY NOW if you are a partnerships professional that brings a balance of head and heart, confident senior stakeholder engagement, and the drive to build long-term partnerships that deliver shared value and sustainable revenue.

Gembridge is proud to partner with Guide Dogs Australia.

For a confidential discussion, contact Lisa Krishtul or Michelle Varcoe at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or ***email_hidden***.