Partnerships Coordinator

Youi Insurance; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of leave including your birthday

Paid volunteer day

Free fitness classes

25% insurance discount

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Partnerships Coordinator in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, to build and maintain partner relationships supporting organizational goals. The role includes managing partnership activities, aligning with brand guidelines, and evaluating sponsorship performance. The ideal candidate will have a marketing qualification and experience in partnerships, with a passion for sports. This position offers a hybrid work model, with perks including wellness services and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a relevant role, with hands-on exposure to sponsorships or partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the marketing ecosystem and how sponsorships integrate across channels.
• Analytical capability to evaluate sponsorship performance and identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and delivery of a brand-aligned partnership and sponsorship strategy.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day partnership activities.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in marketing or related field

Genuine enthusiasm for sport

1–3 years' experience in relevant role

Experience in sponsorships or partnerships

Strong planning and organisation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing or a related field

Job description

Partnerships Coordinator

Purpose of the role

The Partnerships Coordinator builds, maintains, and grows partner relationships to support organisational objectives. The role coordinates communications, activities, and events, tracks performance, supports key projects, and acts as a liaison between Youi, partners, and third parties to ensure effective delivery. 12‑month maximum term contract.

Key priorities

• Support the development and delivery of a brand‑aligned partnership and sponsorship strategy.
• Coordinate and manage day‑to‑day partnership activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Act as a key liaison between Youi, partners, and third parties to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Ensure all co‑branded activity aligns with Youi brand guidelines and maximises sponsorship impact across owned, earned, and experiential channels.
• Contribute to strategic briefs that amplify partnership activity through media, creative, and integration approaches.
• Plan, implement, report on, and continuously improve partnership programs and activations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure shared objectives are met.
• Support partnership reviews, negotiations, and the assessment of prospective partners to maximise value and alignment.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in marketing or a related field.
• Genuine enthusiasm for sport, particularly NRL and/or AFL.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a relevant role, with hands‑on exposure to sponsorships or partnerships.
• Experience across marketing, creative development, and media activity.
• Ability to collaborate with and align diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the marketing ecosystem and how sponsorships integrate across channels.
• Analytical capability to evaluate sponsorship performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Knowledge of best‑practice principles in managing and evaluating sponsorships and community partnerships.
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills, including presentations.
• Collaborative, optimistic, and outcome‑focused mindset with a balance of creative and analytical thinking.

Ways of working

Youi offers a hybrid model: in‑office Tuesday to Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays.

Head Quarters, Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast

Our beautiful Sunshine Coast office offers free onsite parking, is close to public transport (bus), and is conveniently located near shops. Plus, our HQ comes with multiple perks – read more below!

Why Youi

• Work‑Life Balance – 22 days of leave (including your birthday), paid volunteer day, and onsite wellness services.
• Wellbeing – Free fitness classes, bike hire, onsite health checks, and a 24/7 employee assistance program. Enjoy social sports, virtual health challenges, and two onsite cafés.
• Financial Perks – 15% insurance discount, retail deals, free footy tickets, and financial wellbeing & health insurance consults.
• Growth & Recognition – Career progression, paid study leave, and an award‑winning reward & recognition program.

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Our Internal Talent Acquisition team handles all hiring, and we don’t accept unsolicited resumes sent to hiring managers.