Corporate Partnerships Advisor

Cpa Australia Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

CPA Australia, based in Melbourne, is seeking a proactive professional to support commercial partnerships across advertising, sponsorship, member benefits and strategic programs. You will identify new opportunities, manage partnership administration, coordinate campaigns and activations, and ensure contract management is accurate and timely.

You will work with internal stakeholders, partners and suppliers to deliver outcomes aligned with CPA Australia's commercial objectives, handling reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience in partnerships, sales support, account management, sponsorship, advertising or a related commercial role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Confidence working with contracts, commercial documentation and financial processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new sponsorship, advertising and partnership opportunities.
• Support business development activities, proposals and partner engagement.
• Manage partnership and advertising administration, including contracts, bookings and documentation.
• Coordinate campaign delivery, sponsorship activations and partner communications.
• Monitor commercial commitments, reporting, invoicing and renewals.
• Maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support events, sponsorship programs and commercial initiatives.

Skills

Partnerships

Sales support

Account management

Sponsorship

Advertising

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Growth mindset

Job description

About the Role:

Reporting to our Head of Commercial Partnerships, you'll provide commercial, operational and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of advertising, sponsorship, member benefits and strategic partnership activities.

You'll play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, managing partnership administration, coordinating campaigns and activations, supporting contract management, and ensuring all commercial commitments are delivered accurately and on time.

No two days will be the same. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, commercial partners and external suppliers to help deliver successful outcomes that contribute to CPA Australia's commercial objectives.

Your day to day duties:

• Research and identify new sponsorship, advertising and partnership opportunities.
• Support business development activities, proposals and partner engagement.
• Manage partnership and advertising administration, including contracts, bookings and documentation.
• Coordinate campaign delivery, sponsorship activations and partner communications.
• Monitor commercial commitments, reporting, invoicing and renewals.
• Maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support events, sponsorship programs and commercial initiatives.

About you:

• Experience in partnerships, sales support, account management, sponsorship, advertising or a related commercial role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Confidence working with contracts, commercial documentation and financial processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify growth opportunities.

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.