Job Description
Tasmania Football Club is more than a football Club, it's an organisation built on purpose, pride and impact. As we build a professional AFL/AFLW club from the ground up, we're assembling a passionate and committed team to grow trusted relationships that matter to Tasmania and beyond.
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Role Purpose
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The Partnerships Manager will manage and deliver best-in-class partnerships that strengthen relationships with TFC's corporate partners, maximise value and showcase the Club's bold, purpose-led vision. You'll ensure every partnership is activated and executed seamlessly, aligned with both the Club's and partners' objectives, playing a key role in building long-term relationships that drive commercial outcomes and contribute to TFC's impact across Tasmania. Your responsibilities will include:
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Partnership Management & Activation
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Act as the key relationship manager for assigned partners, ensuring their objectives are understood and consistently delivered
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Develop and deliver activation plans that bring partnership benefits to life across game day, digital, community and media touchpoints
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Coordinate end-to-end delivery of partnership entitlements, including signage, hospitality, digital content, player appearances and community initiatives
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Relationship & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build and maintain strong, enduring relationships with local and national partners across diverse industries
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Represent the Club professionally with external stakeholders, positioning TFC as a trusted and innovative partner
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Work collaboratively with Marketing, Membership, Community, Football and Corporate Development to ensure activations are integrated and impactful
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Purpose, Reporting & Operations
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Champion partnerships that align with the Club's purpose and values, embedding inclusivity,



authenticity and innovation in every activation
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Track, measure and report on partnership performance, demonstrating clear ROI and value
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Maintain accurate partnership records and pipeline tracking through CRM systems, and manage budgets associated with partnership servicing
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What you'll bring
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3+ years' experience in account management, partnerships, sponsorship or client servicing, ideally within sport, media, entertainment or major events
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Proven track record managing and growing corporate partnerships, delivering strong client outcomes
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Experience contributing to partnership strategies, activation plans, reporting and renewal recommendations
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Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships, activations and priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility
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Commercially minded, with a robust understanding of partnership value, brand alignment and objectives
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High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
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Experience managing events, hospitality or partner activations is highly regarded
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A qualification in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Sports Management or similar is desirable, along with a Working with Vulnerable People Check (or the ability to obtain one)
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The Fine Print
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Full-time, permanent, based in Hobart, reporting to the Head of Partnerships
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Some out-of-hours work and travel required, including match days and partner events
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A collaborative and inclusive culture with attractive benefits including quarterly wellbeing days and additional off-season leave
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Work that matters, a team that backs you, and a chance to be part of something truly historic
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Salary guidance: $100K - $120K + superannuation
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📌 Partnerships Manager (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmania Football Club
📍 Hobart