Join a national event with global impact - Beef 2027 Partnerships Manager
About Us
Beef Australia delivers one of the world’s leading beef industry events every three years in Rockhampton, Queensland. In 2024, the event welcomed more than125,000 visitors, celebrating all aspects of Australia’s vibrant beef industry. With the next event set forMay 2–8, 2027, we’re gearing up for an even bigger celebration.
Beef Australia is seeking a talentedPartnerships Manager to lead the development and delivery of strategic sponsorships and stakeholder relationships in the lead-up toBeef 2027 - Australia’s premier beef industry exposition and the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
About the Role
Working with the Deputy CEO, this role plays a critical part in managing and growing our partnerships across industry and the private sector. You’ll work to secure sponsorships, manage partner relationships including assisting with our key Government stakeholders and contribute to our membership programs to ensure the successful delivery of contractual requirements across our stakeholders. You can view the expected calibre of our partners by looking at our previous event
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage stakeholder relationships with sponsors and industry partners
- Drive sponsorship revenue in line with event targets
- Develop sponsorship proposals and negotiate high-level contracts
- Ensure delivery of sponsor benefits, including reporting and activation
- Collaborate across internal teams to meet partner obligations
- Assist in overseeing Beef 27 Club and financial membership programs
About You
We're looking for an experienced professional relationship manager who can work effectively within a team whilst managing multiple stakeholders with ease. You’ll bring aminimum of five years’ experience in a key account management or stakeholder relations role and a proven ability to deliver for clients and the organisation. Event or agricultural industry experience is desired, but not essential - however curiosity and an appetite to learn is integral to succeed in this role!
You'll bring:
- Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to build and manage high-level partnerships
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with sharp attention to detail
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to use software systems to stay organised and efficient
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
- Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and pitch in during peak periods and event delivery phases
Why Join Us?
- A high-visibility role with room to grow
- Work with leading industry stakeholders
- Contribute to a meaningful economic and community impact
- Join a passionate and skilled team
- Flexible and collaborative working culture
- Be part of a legacy event with national significance
This is afull-time, fixed term contract based at the Beef Australia head office:195 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton QLD, reporting directly to the Deputy CEO.
How to Apply:
To view the application pack, with the full position description and selection criteria please visit or the role 'Partnerships Manager'.
Applications need to include a CV, Cover Letter and response to selection criteria to be considered.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 20th October 2025.
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📌 Partnerships Manager
🏢 Beef Australia
📍 Rockhampton Regional