National Partnerships Coordinator

Surf Life Saving (SLS) exists to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. As one of Australia's most trusted and respected organisations SLS is the peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority, and the largest volunteer movement of its kind.

We are currently looking for a driven and proactive National Partnerships Coordinator to join our Communications and Partnerships Team. The primary purpose of this role is to service our existing partners and ensure their benefits are delivered, leveraging opportunities to further developed and maximise relationships, and reporting that showcases the breadth of involvement with Surf Life Saving is produced on time.

If this sounds like you and you are also willing and able to help us grow our stable of valued partners, then apply now.

Key Focus Areas:

• Sponsorship delivery and execution – Coordinate and manage the servicing of SLSA’s current national partners. Think creatively to develop and co-create options to grow current partnerships and further leverage their sponsorship with Surf Life Saving. You will also be able to identify new potential partners and work with the Partnerships Manager to engage and deliver partnership growth to SLSA.
• Relationship Management – You will regularly be in touch with partners to effectively grow the relationship. You will be open to working with a variety of stakeholders, internally and externally, to ensure the Surf Life Saving brand is represented and promoted.
• Reporting & Administration –you will be capable of delivering a high standard of reporting, showcasing SLSA together with our partners are achieving the results expected and more, and  all partner related activities and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Experience and attributes you bring would include:

• 3 -5 years’ sponsorship industry experience, with relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in the areas of Business, Marketing, PR,  or Events or Management.
• Proven experience servicing sponsors and coordinating a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience coordinating the planning and delivery of stakeholder events, activities and functions across traditional and major event environments.
• Strong attention to detail incorporated into excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• We are fast paced, so it’s important that you have strong time management skills with proven ability to manage several projects at once, to prioritise work and to work under pressure to meet tight timeframes.
• You will need to have intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite.

A full position description is available on request.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 8th March 2019.

This is a full-time position, with weekend work required and is based at Surf House @ Bondi.  

Please note: only applicants with the eligibility to work in Australia will be considered.

SLSA is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates will be required to undertake a working with children check.