Partnerships Development Coordinator

Student Experience Network; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site at University of Queensland

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Student Experience Network in Australia is seeking a Partnerships Development Coordinator to grow our national network of tertiary education organisations. Reporting to the CEO, you will recruit members, secure high-value partnerships and explore grant opportunities while using CRM tools to track engagement. We offer flexible working and an on-site role at University of Queensland.

Join a small, high-performing team and drive measurable impact for student life.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, membership growth, or partnership management.
• Ability to craft a compelling value proposition and present it clearly to partners and senior stakeholders.
• Sector-aligned passion for higher education and student services.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Network by recruiting new member organisations.
• Drive Commercial Value by managing relationships with commercial partners to deliver win-win outcomes.
• Secure Funding by identifying and developing grant applications.
• Be the Face of SEN by representing the Network at sector events and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Pipeline Management using data/CRM to maintain engagement and deal status.

Skills

Business development

Membership growth

Partnership management

Communication

Self-motivated

CRM

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are You Passionate About the Student Experience? Join the Network!

The Student Experience Network (SEN) is looking for a driven, relationship-focused Partnerships Development Coordinator to help us grow our impact across the Australian and New Zealand tertiary education sector. If you are a natural connector who loves identifying new opportunities and building sustainable partnerships, we want to hear from you!.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be at the heart of our mission to connect professionals dedicated to improving student life. You won’t just be "managing accounts"—you’ll be driving the growth of a national network by recruiting new members, securing high-value commercial partnerships, and uncovering grant opportunities that deliver real value to our members.

Working within a small, high-performing team, you’ll have the autonomy to implement growth strategies and the support to see them succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Grow the Network: Proactively identify and recruit new member organisations that align with our values.


• Drive Commercial Value: Manage and grow relationships with commercial partners, ensuring we deliver win-win outcomes.


• Secure Funding: Identify and develop grant applications to amplify the services we provide to the sector.


• Be the Face of SEN: Represent the Network at sector events and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.


• Pipeline Management: Use data and CRM tools to maintain accurate records of engagement and deal status.

Who You Are:

• A Proven Performer: You have experience in business development, membership growth, or partnership management.


• A Natural Communicator: You can craft a compelling value proposition and present it clearly to anyone from a partner to a CEO.


• Self-Driven: You thrive in a small team environment where you can manage your own time and take ownership of your results.


• Sector-Aligned: You genuinely care about the higher education and student services landscape.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience).


• Prime Location: Based on-site at the beautiful University of Queensland campus.


• Flexibility: We value results over "desk time" and offer flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.


• Impact: Your work directly supports the professionals who make the university experience better for students across the country.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a tangible difference in the higher education sector, we’d love to meet you.