Job Description

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

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Do you love building relationships, championing a mission, and bringing people together around

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something that truly matters?

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Partnerships & Engagement

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

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

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- Plan and deliver key College events including graduations, public lectures, and partner events
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- Coordinate logistics, promotion, and post-event evaluation
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Communications & Reporting

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

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- Experience in partnerships, relationship management or ministry engagement
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- Strong event planning and organisational skills
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
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- Genuine alignment with the mission and values of the College
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- Experience in theological education or Anglican contexts
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- Background in recruitment, marketing or community engagement
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- Confidence in public speaking
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- Familiarity with CRM systems
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Personal Attributes

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

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- Contribute to a mission-driven theological college
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- Build meaningful ministry partnerships
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- Play a key role in student growth and community engagement
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📌 Partnerships Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Ridley College, Melbourne
📍 Victoria