Partnerships Manager



Part-time or full-time, 0.6–1.0 FTE, ongoing

Ridley College, Parkville VIC

Do you love building relationships, championing a mission, and bringing people together around something that truly matters?

Ridley College is seeking a warm and strategic Partnerships Manager to grow our connections with churches, dioceses and ministry organisations and to play a central role in how we raise up the next generation of ministry leaders.

This is a varied, people-centred role that blends relationship management, student recruitment and event delivery. You'll be the bridge between Ridley and the wider church community — representing us well, listening deeply, and opening doors for those who are called to study and serve.

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Engagement

- Build and maintain relationships with churches, ministry leaders, and partner organisations
- Represent the College at church, diocesan, and ministry events
- Develop cooperative initiatives and alumni engagement

Student Recruitment

- Lead recruitment activity and build pathways from partner organisations
- Engage prospective students from enquiry through to application
- Support Open Days and information events

Events Management

- Plan and deliver key College events including graduations, public lectures, and partner events
- Coordinate logistics, promotion,



and post-event evaluation

Communications & Reporting

- Work with Marketing to promote partnerships, events, and programs
- Maintain CRM records and provide reporting on engagement and outcomes

About You

Essential:

- Experience in partnerships, relationship management or ministry engagement
- Strong event planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
- Genuine alignment with the mission and values of the College

Desirable:

- Experience in theological education or Anglican contexts
- Background in recruitment, marketing or community engagement
- Confidence in public speaking
- Familiarity with CRM systems

Personal Attributes

- Relational, warm, and ministry-focused
- Strategic and self-directed
- Collaborative and servant-hearted
- Actively engaged in a local church

Why Join Ridley

- Contribute to a mission-driven theological college
- Build meaningful ministry partnerships
- Play a key role in student growth and community engagement
- Flexible part-time arrangement

To Apply

- Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability and alignment with Ridley’s mission by Friday 18 September 2026 here: https://www.ridley.edu.au/joinourteam

📌 Partnerships Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ridley College, Melbourne
📍 Melbourne