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

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 wide-ranging, 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 collaborative 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
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
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
Cooperative 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
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📌 Partnerships Manager Melbourne
🏢 Ridley College, Melbourne
📍 Melbourne