Join the Queensland Academy of Sport on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

As Partnership and Engagement Manager, you will build trusted relationships, strengthen engagement and connect partners to opportunities that support Queensland athletes, coaches and teams.

Bringing commercial acumen, storytelling and disciplined delivery, you will create shared value and help inspire more medal-winning moments for Queensland and the nation.

Job details

Join the Queensland Academy of Sport at a pivotal moment on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond. As Partnership and Engagement Manager, you will help create the conditions for extraordinary performance by building trusted relationships, strengthening engagement and connecting partners to meaningful opportunities that support Queensland athletes, coaches and teams.

This role brings together commercial acumen, creative storytelling and disciplined delivery to reduce complexity, build confidence and create shared value across the QAS and its partner network — contributing to more medal-winning moments that inspire Queensland and the nation.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the QAS partnership portfolio, building commercial, philanthropic and strategic relationships that support QAS objectives.
• Develop and implement partnership stewardship and engagement initiatives to strengthen relationships, drive retention and create shared value.
• Oversee partnership activation, contract delivery and partner experiences, ensuring commitments are fulfilled and outcomes achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across sport, government, education, health and industry sectors.
• Collaborate across QAS to leverage organisational assets, programs and athlete stories to create partnership opportunities.
• Support partnership budget management, revenue tracking, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Lead the delivery of partnership, fundraising and stakeholder engagement events, including flagship QAS initiatives.
• Monitor partnership performance, prepare reports and identify opportunities for growth, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Partnerships Coordinator, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Ensure partnership activities comply with governance, compliance and risk management requirements.

Mandatory qualifications 
None, however, a relevant degree in business, marketing, communications, event management, fundraising, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline would be highly regarded.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QAS Applicant Kit (PDF, 477KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QAS698578 AO8 Partnership and Engagement Manager (50419) - RD (PDF, 463KB)
  Role Description