Events and Partnerships Manager

My Guardian Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Parking

Team events

Job summary

My Guardian is seeking an Events & Partnerships Manager to lead its community presence through strategic alliances, co-marketing initiatives, and high-impact brand activations. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution to drive referral growth and market presence.

The role is full-time and on-site at our Head Office in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. You will own end-to-end event strategy, vendor negotiations, and partner networks to maximise ROI and brand reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in event management or partner marketing in care/health/community sectors.
• Proven track record in co-marketing strategies and strategic alliances.
• End-to-end event execution, vendor negotiations, ROI tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic partner marketing agenda across care, health, and community sectors.
• Manage, optimise, and scale strategic partnerships with clear SLA, ROI targets.
• Identify, negotiate, and execute high-impact marketing alliances with peak bodies and providers.
• Architect and execute joint marketing initiatives: co-branded campaigns, webinars, thought-leadership content.
• Design and run high-converting event experiences and industry roundtables to generate qualified leads.
• Own end-to-end event strategy, logistics, and budget for major expos, trade shows, conferences.
• Source and manage supplier contracts for event activations and cost-effective terms.
• Build an advocate network among participants, families, and sector leaders.
• Track and report partner campaigns, conversion pipelines, and friction points with ROI metrics.

Skills

Event management

Partnership marketing

Strategic account mgmt

Business development

Job description

My Guardian is a leading Aged and Disability Care service provider delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care. As we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to empowering individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

As our organisation continues to grow, we are seeking an Events & Partnerships Manager to serve as the lead architect of our community presence, vendor networks, and strategic alliance strategy within the care sector.

This is not just an event planning role, it’s a strategic growth and marketing partnerships role. We’re looking for someone who moves seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution, leveraging strategic alliances, co-marketing initiatives, and brand activations to drive referral growth, brand equity, and market presence.

The role will be full time, on site at our Head Office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic partner marketing agenda, establishing My Guardian as the premier partner of choice across the care, health, and community sectors
• Manage, optimize, and scale existing strategic partnerships, ensuring all joint marketing deliverables, SLA benchmarks, and ROI targets are fully maximized
• Identify, negotiate, and execute high-impact strategic marketing alliances with peak bodies, allied health providers, and community organizations to expand referral acquisition channels
• Architect and execute joint marketing initiatives, including co-branded campaigns, co-hosted educational webinars, and thought-leadership content that expand brand reach and market authority
• Design and execute high-converting event experiences, workshops, and industry roundtables built to engage sector partners and generate qualified community leads
• Own end-to-end event strategy, logistics, and budget allocation for major industry expos, trade shows, and conferences, ensuring maximum brand exposure and lead capture
• Source, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier and production vendor contracts to secure high-quality event activations and cost-effective commercial terms
• Build and nurture an authentic advocate network of participants, families, and sector leaders to champion the My Guardian brand across digital and offline partner channels
• Track, evaluate, and report on partner campaign performance, conversion pipelines, and friction points using key marketing analytics and ROI metrics

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management, partner marketing, strategic account management, or business development within the care, health, or community sector
• Proven track record in developing and executing co-marketing strategies, partner activations, and strategic alliance roadmaps that drive measurable lead growth
• Strong background in end-to-end event execution, vendor contract negotiation, and ROI tracking for promotional investments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a flair for partner-facing storytelling and high-level stakeholder management
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Superior time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage partner pipelines, complex event logistics, and reporting deadlines

Why Join My Guardian

• Join a high-growth organisation with national expansion plans
• Be part of a hands‑on Executive Leadership Team
• Lead and shape a critical function at scale
• Work from our Sydney Olympic Park head office (on-site, 5 days)
• Access to on-site gym membership, parking, and team events
• A genuine opportunity to build, influence, and leave a legacy

6 October 2026Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales, AustraliaFull TimeMarketing & CommunicationsManagement