Schools Partnership Manager

Compassion Australia; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Salary packaging

Volunteer opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Compassion Australia is seeking a Schools Partnership Manager to grow Changemakers partnerships across NSW, QLD and VIC. You’ll manage a portfolio of school partnerships, building lasting relationships with school leaders, teachers and students through engaging presentations, workshops and tailored partnership plans.

It’s a role that inspires students to live compassionate and faith-driven lives. This full-time role requires regular travel and collaborative work with the Schools Team, to deepen

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building with school partners.
• Ability to deliver workshops and presentations.
• Experience coordinating school visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of Changemakers school partnerships, building long‑term relationships and tailored partnership plans aligned with each school's vision, values and priorities.
• Maintain regular communication with school communities, providing ongoing support and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise impact.
• Deliver engaging Changemakers Launch Days, student workshops, professional learning sessions and leadership presentations.
• Travel regularly throughout NSW, QLD and VIC, with occasional travel to regional NSW and other states, to engage school communities and deliver program experiences.
• Represent Compassion with warmth and professionalism, inspiring students, educators and school communities to live out their faith through compassion and action.
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to align Compassion's programs with student formation goals, celebrate partnership milestones and share stories of impact.
• Work closely with the National Schools Community Manager and wider Schools Team to share best practice, support key events and strengthen the Changemakers partnership model.
• Coordinate school visits, workshops and partnership events, maintain accurate CRM records, and monitor partnership progress to inform reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Digital tools

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schools Partnership Manager
Compassion Australia | Not-for-Profit
Permanent, Full-Time
Sydney, NSW

About Compassion

Compassion Australia is a purpose-driven (NFP) Christian organisation committed to 'releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name'. Working alongside sponsors, supporters and church partners, we help fund and strengthen local church-led child development programs in over 25 countries, creating a lasting impact for children, families and communities.

About the Role

As a Schools Partnership Manager, you'll grow and strengthen Compassion Australia's Changemakers partnerships, inspiring young people to live out their faith through compassion and action.

You’ll manage a portfolio of school partnerships, building lasting relationships with school leaders, teachers and students through engaging presentations, workshops and tailored partnership plans. Working collaboratively with the Schools Team, you’ll identify opportunities to deepen engagement and expand the impact of the Compassion's 'Changemakers' program. It's a role that inspires students to live lives of compassion, justice and faith, while deepening each school's connection to Compassion's mission.

This is a full-time role requiring regular travel throughout NSW, QLD and VIC, with occasional travel to other regional locations and states.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of Changemakers school partnerships, building long-term relationships and tailored partnership plans aligned with each school's vision, values and priorities.
• Maintain regular communication with school communities, providing ongoing support and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise impact.
• Deliver engaging Changemakers Launch Days, student workshops, professional learning sessions and leadership presentations.
• Travel regularly throughout NSW, QLD and VIC, with occasional travel to regional NSW and other states, to engage school communities and deliver program experiences.
• Represent Compassion with warmth and professionalism, inspiring students, educators and school communities to live out their faith through compassion and action.
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to align Compassion's programs with student formation goals, celebrate partnership milestones and share stories of impact.
• Work closely with the National Schools Community Manager and wider Schools Team to share best practice, support key events and strengthen the Changemakers partnership model.
• Coordinate school visits, workshops and partnership events, maintain accurate CRM records, and monitor partnership progress to inform reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Schools Partnership Manager
Compassion Australia | Not-for-Profit
Permanent, Full-Time
Sydney, NSW

About Compassion

Compassion Australia is a purpose-driven (NFP) Christian organisation committed to 'releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name'. Working alongside sponsors, supporters and church partners, we help fund and strengthen local church-led child development programs in over 25 countries, creating a lasting impact for children, families and communities.

About the Role

As a Schools Partnership Manager, you'll grow and strengthen Compassion Australia's Changemakers partnerships, inspiring young people to live out their faith through compassion and action.

You’ll manage a portfolio of school partnerships, building lasting relationships with school leaders, teachers and students through engaging presentations, workshops and tailored partnership plans. Working collaboratively with the Schools Team, you’ll identify opportunities to deepen engagement and expand the impact of the Compassion's 'Changemakers' program. It's a role that inspires students to live lives of compassion, justice and faith, while deepening each school's connection to Compassion's mission.

This is a full-time role requiring regular travel throughout NSW, QLD and VIC, with occasional travel to other regional locations and states.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of Changemakers school partnerships, building long‑term relationships and tailored partnership plans aligned with each school's vision, values and priorities.
• Maintain regular communication with school communities, providing ongoing support and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise impact.
• Deliver engaging Changemakers Launch Days, student workshops, professional learning sessions and leadership presentations.
• Travel regularly throughout NSW, QLD and VIC, with occasional travel to regional NSW and other states, to engage school communities and deliver program experiences.
• Represent Compassion with warmth and professionalism, inspiring students, educators and school communities to live out their faith through compassion and action.
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to align Compassion's programs with student formation goals, celebrate partnership milestones and share stories of impact.
• Work closely with the National Schools Community Manager and wider Schools Team to share best practice, support key events and strengthen the Changemakers partnership model.
• Coordinate school visits, workshops and partnership events, maintain accurate CRM records, and monitor partnership progress to inform reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills, with confidence presenting to children, adults and school leaders.
• Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach, with initiative and a willingness to travel regularly.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, CRM systems and digital tools, with an openness to exploring AI to improve the way you work.
• A genuine love for Jesus and a passion for helping young people grow in faith and compassion.

It would be great if you also bring:

• Experience in Christian education, teaching, chaplaincy, youth ministry or partnership management.
• Experience facilitating workshops or speaking to large groups
• An understanding of service-learning, faith‑based education or Compassion Australia's mission.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, current driver's license and a Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).

Why join Compassion Australia?

• A mission you'll believe in: Every role contributes to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
• Supportive team culture: Work with people who genuinely care about each other and the mission.
• Boost Your Take‑Home Pay: Access up to $15,900 in tax‑free benefits for everyday expenses and additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Hybrid flexibility: Balance office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home.
• Professional growth: Access learning opportunities, meaningful projects and career development.
• Employee benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, additional leave options, paid volunteering and field trip opportunities and access to EAP & wellbeing support.

Applications close 11:59 pm (AEST) November 28, 2026. Early applications are encouraged, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

At the heart of Compassion's ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty. Our work is Christ‑centred, child‑focused, and church‑based. The successful candidate will be strongly aligned to the values of this leading Christian not‑for‑profit organisation.

We're looking for someone with a heart for Compassion's work and equipped with the right skills and experience to fit the role. So even if your experience doesn’t tick every item on our list, we’d still love to hear from you.