Job Description
The Australian War Memorial is seeking an experienced Partnerships Manager – Sponsorships, Grants and Advocacy to lead the delivery of the Memorial's Partnership Plan, secure external funding, and build strategic partnerships that support the Memorial's mission, programs and public impact.
This is a role suited to someone with a strong track record in partnerships, sponsorships, grant funding and government engagement within the arts, cultural, heritage, tourism or not-for-profit sectors.
Responsibilities
* Sponsorships – Secure and manage mission-aligned sponsorships that support the Memorial's exhibitions, programs and national role.
* Memberships – Grow and steward membership programs that build long-term engagement and support for the Memorial.
* Giving – Enable and encourage individual giving to support the Memorial's work, collections and public programs.
* Case for Support / Major Gifts – Deliver the Memorial's compelling cases for support to secure major gifts aligned to Memorial priorities.
* Annual Campaigns and Appeals – Plan and deliver annual fundraising campaigns and appeals to sustain and grow philanthropic support.
* Events – Deliver donor, partner and supporter events that deepen engagement and advance fundraising and relationship goals.
* Bequests – Promote and steward bequest giving to ensure long-term support for the Memorial's mission.
Contact Information
* For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Elliot Woods, (02) 6243 4***, ************@awm.gov.au
* For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via **********@awm.gov.au
Submitting Applications
* Please note that applications can only be accepted through the Australian War Memorial jobs portal
* To apply, go to Australian War Memorial – Employment Opportunities and complete the online application by 11:30pm, Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Notes
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.