Strategic Growth & Partnerships Leader

People for Purpose; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestart Disability Services, based in Sydney, seeks a Director - Growth & Partnerships to drive its Growth and Diversification Strategy. You will identify opportunities, build investment-ready proposals, and cultivate long-term relationships with philanthropy, corporate partners, government, universities and communities.

The role requires strong commercial acumen and proven success in securing philanthropic, corporate and government investment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading growth strategy and partnerships.
• Experience engaging funders, partners, and government bodies.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with revenue diversification.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of growth and diversification strategy.
• Identify community needs and market opportunities; build business cases.
• Foster relationships across philanthropy, corporate Australia, government, universities, and community partners.
• Provide Board-level communications and advocacy to inform growth decisions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Growth & partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Government engagement

Job description

Lifestart Disability Services, based in Sydney, seeks a Director - Growth & Partnerships to drive its Growth and Diversification Strategy. You will identify opportunities, build investment-ready proposals, and cultivate long-term relationships with philanthropy, corporate partners, government, universities and communities.

The role requires strong commercial acumen and proven success in securing philanthropic, corporate and government investment.