Job Description

The Partnerships Account Manager plays a central role in delivering Melbourne's signature events by managing a portfolio of sponsorships through the Event Partnership Program. You'll guide applications from assessment through to negotiation and activation, ensuring each partnership delivers strong value for both event organisers and the City of Melbourne. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help bring major events to life while supporting the city’s broader visitation and economic goals.

This is a part time opportunity, requiring three days per week, until 29 January 2027 with the potential for extension.

A little more about the role

- Manage sponsorship negotiations, benefits, ticketing allocations and partner communications
- Track and report on program activity, ROI, budgets and partnership performance
- Build strong working relationships with event organisers and teams across CoM to ensure partnership benefits are effectively activated

About the Employer

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne - a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role - it's your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger,



and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About the Candidate

You are a relationship-builder who thrives in collaborative environments. You're confident engaging with partners, stakeholders and internal teams, and you're skilled at navigating competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

You may also be:

- Experienced in negotiating agreements or managing sponsorship/partnership rights
- Someone who enjoys analysing value, measuring outcomes and identifying opportunities

What your experience might look like

- Background in sponsorship, events, marketing, partnerships or a related discipline
- Experience applying evaluation frameworks to assess proposals or programs
- Strong contract management capability, including risk and compliance awareness
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines across complex projects with accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and negotiation capability

Work Environment

- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

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📌 Partnerships Account Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tasmania
📍 Melbourne