Corporate Partnerships & Development Manager

Job Description

The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that includes: Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, Sovereign Hill Hotel, AURA and Narmbool, the Australian Centre for Rare Trades and Arts, and the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections. It cares for a nationally and internationally significant collection of over 150,000 objects and protects the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Victorian gold rush. We are an Australian tourism icon that attracts some 500,000 visitors annually. The Outdoor Museum is internationally renowned as a living museum featuring rare trades and programs and experiences that interpret a pivotal point in Australia's history. In all, some 350 staff work to bring our gold-rush story to life. They are supported by over 250 volunteers. We are seeking a driven, strategic, and results-oriented Corporate Partnerships and Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing high-value partnerships, supporting fundraising initiatives, and driving revenue growth for Sovereign Hill. This is an exciting opportunity to build meaningful corporate relationships, enhance the museum’s impact, and contribute to one of Australia’s most celebrated tourist destinations. Responsibilities Identifying, soliciting, and securing corporate sponsorships aligned with Sovereign Hill’s mission and business goals. Supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor engagement and grant applications. Developing and presenting compelling partnership proposals to potential sponsors. Managing and nurturing relationships with corporate sponsors, donors, and key stakeholders. Collaborating with internal teams to integrate partnerships into marketing, events, and programming. Utilizing CRM (Salesforce) to track and analyze donor and partnership interactions. Monitoring and optimizing the performance of sponsorships and fundraising campaigns. Representing Sovereign Hill in networking events and business development opportunities. Employer Questions Your application will include the following questions: Do you have experience in building and maintaining corporate partnerships? Have you ever led a marketing or fundraising campaign? Do you have experience in researching fundraising and writing proposals or grants? Do you have experience creating and delivering corporate partnership presentations or proposals? Do you have experience managing and nurturing data through a CRM? All applicants for roles based within Australia will be required to consent to a background check. These industry-wide checks are intended to help everyone feel more confident that the profession hires people that live by our values and are committed to service for our customers, communities, and each other. Please confirm your consent to completing a Background Check as part of the hiring process. If you apply for a role with Sovereign Hill you will be asked to make certain declarations regarding OHS, Child Safety and you will also be required to complete a National Police Check and attain a valid Working with Children Check. Child Safety and Criminal History Checks - Sovereign Hill is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy, and empowered. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. Our recruitment and selection processes ensure certain pre-employment screening and compliance clearances are undertaken before employment is offered. Do you agree with the privacy policy? #J-18808-Ljbffr