Shape new partnerships between government and philanthropy as Philanthropic Liaison Lead in Queensland Treasury's Office of Social Impact. You will identify opportunities to align investment, policy and community priorities, build trusted cross-sector relationships, and help attract philanthropic investment that improves outcomes for marginalised Queenslanders.

Job details

Your new opportunity:

Join Queensland's first Office of Social Impact and help build stronger partnerships between government and philanthropy. As Philanthropic Liaison Lead, you will connect community needs, government priorities and philanthropic interests to identify opportunities for co-creation, co-funding, scaling and shared learning. Working across sectors, you will support practical collaborations that attract investment to Queensland and deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Queenslanders.

In this role, you will:

Lead the identification and development of strategic collaborations between government and philanthropic organisations, with a focus on measurable outcomes for marginalised Queenslanders.

Support partnership arrangements to align with existing or proposed government investments, initiatives, policies and frameworks, while maintaining compliance and effectiveness.

Keep stakeholders informed and engaged while upholding high standards of probity, transparency and accountability.

Build and manage trusted relationships across government and philanthropy, strengthening mutual understanding and long-term collaboration.

Provide strategic direction to align interests and unlock government and philanthropic resources in priority areas of social impact.

What experience you will bring:

Stakeholder engagement and influence
You build strong relationships, collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and communicate with confidence, adapting your style to different audiences and situations.

Strategic thinking and problem solving
You provide practical, solutions-focused advice, exercise sound judgement and work with others to deliver effective outcomes.

Sector knowledge and adaptability
You understand, or can quickly develop knowledge of, the Australian philanthropic sector and Queensland Government environment. You thrive in dynamic settings and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on results.

How to apply:

To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:

Your resume detailing relevant experience.

A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition,disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/699371/26

Closing Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 699371 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 236KB)