Join to apply for the Partnerships Lead role at Botanic Gardens of SydneyBotanic Gardens of Sydney provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$110,266.00/yr - A$122,058.00/yrTogether we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – hybrid working arrangements availableSalary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + superThe roleWe’re looking for someone who thrives on building relationships that matter. As our Partnerships Lead, you’ll be out there representing the Gardens—pitching new ideas, meeting with potential and existing partners, and bringing projects to life that make a real impact. Whether it’s hosting site visits, developing creative proposals, or working alongside our experts to turn science into powerful stories, this role blends purpose with commercial drive.You’ll take ownership of the partnerships portfolio from end to end—securing new corporate support, managing travel trade relationships, and ensuring our popular corporate volunteering program runs smoothly. It's a varied and people-focused role where you'll collaborate across teams, juggle competing priorities, and think strategically about how to grow income and support for the Gardens’ bold, green vision.This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on-site collaboration. You'll work at least three days per week in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney office—with occasional visits to our Mount Annan and Mount Tomah sites each quarter.For more information read the full Role Description: Partnerships LeadWhat you will bring to the roleProven experience in partnerships, business development, tourism or sales, ideally within a competitive commercial or CSR/ESG-focused environment.A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and pitch compelling opportunities that align with corporate priorities and showcase the value of our horticultural and scientific work.Confident and personable, you're comfortable presenting to executives, hosting stakeholders, and delivering persuasive, tailored messages in meetings and informal settings alike.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a broad understanding of business and marketing language to support collaborative proposal development and partnership growth.A proactive and organised approach, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines, while building lasting relationships that deliver tangible results for both partners and the Gardens.What is an essential requirement:Tertiary qualifications in business or equivalent experience with demonstrated business and commercial acumenAbility to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.Current Australian Drivers Licence.Satisfactory criminal history check required.About usBotanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 4th May 2025.Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Janeczko on ben.janeczko@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au.We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
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