Partnerships Manager (Indigenous Identified)

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University’s Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is seeking a Partnerships Manager to lead the growth of partnerships, services and income that support the centre's long‑term sustainability.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will develop and implement the partnerships plan, build trusted First Nations relationships, and coordinate advisory and project services across government, industry and philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Centre's partnerships and business development plan, aligned with First Nations leadership.
• Building trusted relationships with First Nations communities and organisations, recognising cultural authority and supporting self‑determined outcomes.
• Designing and delivering consulting‑style advisory, facilitation and project services for First Nations communities and organisations, governments and industry, including scoping opportunities, coordinating expertise, preparing proposals and supporting high‑quality delivery.
• Building an industry and philanthropic partnership pipeline, developing compelling cases for support and coordinating stewardship, due diligence and funding approaches with ANU Advancement.
• Overseeing and implementing the Centre's communications and media strategy, supported by the Senior Impact and Communications Officer.
• Coordinating seminars, roundtables, dialogues and other events that share research outcomes, deepen relationships and build support for the Centre's policy agenda.
• Managing agreements, plans, budgets, procurement, risk, records, reporting and evaluation, and advising on progress, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Representing the Centre in relevant forums and contributing to Centre‑wide planning, governance and reporting, while protecting ICIP and supporting Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

Job description

Classification: SM1
Salary package: Competitive Salary plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of June 2030.

• Build strategic partnerships that advance First Nations economic self-determination
• Develop new collaboration, funding and business development opportunities
• Work across First Nations organisations, government, industry and philanthropy

Position overview

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a First Nations-led policy centre at The Australian National University, advancing First Nations economic self-determination. Through research, policy, partnerships and education, CIET works alongside First Nations leaders and rights holders, governments, industry and investors to influence economic and institutional reform, strengthen capability and expand opportunities for First Nations peoples to build and manage wealth.

The Partnerships Manager develops and manages the relationships, services and engagement activities that connect First Nations communities and organisations, governments and the private sector with the Centre's research, policy and institutional capabilities, and builds the partnerships and income that support the Centre's long‑term sustainability.

The position

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will be key in:

• Developing and implementing the Centre's partnerships and business development plan, aligned with First Nations leadership and agreed priorities.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with First Nations communities and organisations, recognising cultural authority and supporting self‑determined outcomes.
• Designing and delivering consulting‑style advisory, facilitation and project services for First Nations communities and organisations, governments and industry, including scoping opportunities, coordinating expertise, preparing proposals and supporting high‑quality delivery.
• Building an industry and philanthropic partnership pipeline, developing compelling cases for support and coordinating stewardship, due diligence and funding approaches with ANU Advancement.
• Overseeing and implementing the Centre's communications and media strategy, supported by the Senior Impact and Communications Officer.
• Coordinating seminars, roundtables, dialogues and other events that share research outcomes, deepen relationships and build support for the Centre's policy agenda.
• Managing agreements, plans, budgets, procurement, risk, records, reporting and evaluation, and advising on progress, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Representing the Centre in relevant forums and contributing to Centre‑wide planning, governance and reporting, while protecting ICIP and supporting Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

For further information please contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant via [e-mail]

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.