About Us

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring fun, joy and laughter when they need it most, because happiness matters.

When you join Starlight, you'll:

- Make a real difference, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.
- Be part of inspiring, purpose-led work.
- Work collaboratively, using your strengths every day.
- Join an exceptional team recognised as a Great Place to Work, one of AFR's Most Innovative Companies, and Australia's most trusted children's charity.

About the Role This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their partnerships journey, or coming from Account Management, Sales or Events and ready to bring their relationship‑building skills into a purpose‑driven space. This is a Full time permanent role based in Perth.

You'll be supported by a results driven, fun and passionate Partnerships team, with plenty of room to learn, grow and shine. Reporting to the State Partnerships Manager WA, you'll manage and develop relationships with corporate partners, support fundraising events, and contribute to campaigns that directly brighten the lives of sick kids.

No two days are the same for the Partnerships Executive and you'll never be short of variety, connection or impact.

Managing a portfolio of emerging corporate and community partners with a 60:40 split of Account Management & Administrative Operational support your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to new business prospecting and building values‑aligned relationships
- Ensure all partnership deliverables are met and partners feel valued and inspired




- Identify opportunities to grow partnership income and engagement
- Supporting Community and Partner engagement and activation
- Assist in preparing partnership proposals, presentations and pitches.
- Provide high‑quality administrative support across all partnership activity including client invoicing and reporting
- Maintain accurate CRM records (Microsoft Dynamics) with timely updates.
- Support advisory board coordination, including meeting preparation

About You You're an organised, proactive communicator who enjoys building relationships and delivering exceptional experiences. You bring strong administrative capability, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

You may have experience in sales, customer service, fundraising or client relationship management, and you're comfortable working with CRM systems. You're collaborative, eager to learn and motivated by meaningful, purpose‑driven work that creates real impact for children and families.

You'll also bring

- Strong organisation and administration skills with attention to detail
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- The ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities




- A genuine interest in the not‑for‑profit sector and purpose‑led work

Benefits Alongside the joy of seeing the impact of your work, our benefits support you at every life stage.

- Best Self leave days and additional carer's leave
- Leave to support reproductive health
- Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!)
- Public Holiday swap & the option to work from anywhere in the world
- A strong commitment to mental health and wellbeing
- Development and growth opportunities in a workplace grounded in positive psychology

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring rich experience and perspective, strengthening our creativity and collective intelligence. We aim for Starlight to reflect the broader community and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature‑aged or early in their careers. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful and safe environment where everyone can be their best and true self every day.

If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to help you shine, please include this in your application.

For more information on Starlight's commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.

📌 Partnerships Executive (Perth)
🏢 Starlight Childrens Foundation
📍 Perth