About Us?
We are Queensland’s largest hunger relief charity. Our vision is?a Queensland?without hunger. We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right. Each week, we support 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and provide breakfast to more than 53,000 children each school week. We work in collaboration with 350 Community Partners and?nearly 500?Schools. Alongside food relief, we rescue surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment.?We’re?also focused on long-term change, partnering with communities to build fairer, more resilient food systems.?
- Every $1 donated creates 2 meals.?
- We provide more than 150 meals every minute and over 10,000 meals every hour of operation.?
- Each year, we provide?12.7 million kilograms?of food and groceries, which is the equivalent of 22 million meals and 1.1 million breakfasts.?
About the Role?
Foodbank Queensland is?seeking?a motivated,?relationship-driven Partnerships Manager to?support?our corporate partner base?in Queensland. Working as part of a small and dedicated team, this role?is focused?on?building strong relationships with existing supporters to generate sustainable income and long-term impact.?This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships?and creating tailored partnership experiences that connect supporters to cause in a donor-centric and strategic way.?
In this role, you will:?
- Prepare?partner activity reports and updates with team marketing, that?align with?organisational?objectives?and?demonstrate?clear impact.?
- Build and?maintain?strong relationships with current corporate partners through meetings, calls, events, and other?planned?engagement activities.?
- Nurture existing partnerships into broader support opportunities, including workplace giving, in-kind support, and fundraising event participation.?
- Support prospect?discussions when new funding?opportunities?arise,?aligned with Foodbank Queensland’s strategic priorities.?
- Support?proposal?when new funding opportunities?arise,?writing?using Foodbank Queensland templates, with a mix of bespoke and fixed partnership benefits to meet supporter needs.?
- Maintain?accurate?records in Salesforce, including outreach, engagement activity, and monthly pipeline and?forecasting?updates.?
- Contribute to achieving financial and non-financial KPIs, including income growth, partner retention, and?timely?delivery of engagement plans.?
- Ensure all work?is delivered?in line with Foodbank Queensland policies, compliance obligations, and health and safety requirements.?
About You?
We’re?looking for someone who is?confident?leading?and nurturing?relationships?that deliver real impact.?You’ll?bring:?
- At least 5 years’ experience in relationship cultivation and management, ideally in a partnerships,?service delivery,?business development, or fundraising role.?
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of corporate supporters and stakeholders.?
- Confidence in public speaking and engaging supporters both over the phone and face to face.?
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling proposals and reports.?
- Excellent time management, initiative, and the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team, including during work from home hours.?
- Experience with Salesforce CRM is highly desirable.?
- High levels?of discretion and the ability to manage confidential information with integrity.?
- Experience in?NFP?sector?highly?regarded but not essential.???
Why Join Us??
- Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging benefits!?
- Be?part of a team making a tangible impact on food security across the state.?
- Lead innovative solutions that address immediate needs and create long-term change.?
- Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.?
Diversity and Inclusion?
Foodbank Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.?
How to Apply?
If?you’re?passionate about making a difference?and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role,?we’d?love to hear from you! Please?submit?your?resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.?Applications will?be reviewed?as they?are received, so we encourage you to apply early.?
