Represent one of Melbourne's most recognised professional sporting brands

Hands on exposure across commercial, events and game day

Game days at John Cain Arena, not just a desk

This is a role for someone who takes it personally when a partner walks away happy.

You'll work alongside our Chief Commercial Officer to make sure every partnership feels looked after, season after season.

About Us

Melbourne United Basketball Club is one of Australia's premier sporting brands with a rich history dating back to the ****s. Throughout its history, the club has been a dominant force in the development of Australian basketball.

The Role

You look after the day to day of our partner relationships, from first contact through to renewal.

Be the first point of contact for our partners, day to day

Deliver every sponsorship entitlement on time and to the standard partners expect

Bring forward activation ideas that keep partners engaged

Keep budgets, forecasts and account records accurate and current

Represent the club on game day, from signage to event set up and pack down

Support renewals and flag new opportunities as you spot them

Keep the CCO up to date on how each partnership is tracking

This is an office based role in Melbourne, with evenings, weekends and game days required through the NBL season.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes real pride in how a partner is looked after, not just what gets ticked off.

3-5 years in partnerships,



sponsorship or account management

Comfortable with budgets, reporting and day to day admin

Confident holding multiple accounts without losing detail

Genuinely enjoys game day energy, not just the planning

Sport, major venue or league experience is a plus

And the non-negotiables - you say ours, not mine, you're never too big for the small things, and you hold yourself to a standard partners notice, even when no one's watching.

Must Have Values

These are not aspirational, they are the minimum we expect from everyone here.

Selfless

You are ALL IN

You are never too big to do the little things

You are a team player, who is happy to say 'ours' instead of 'mine'

You focus on how to improve and empower others

Inclusive

You treat everyone equally

You promote diversity and equality

You make everyone feel important and welcome through your manner and your actions

You work for the common valuable, even if it means that someone else benefits more than you

Excellence

You strive to be the best in anything you do

You are always challenging yourself and raising the bar

We aim to be first to market and we push the boundaries

You follow through and take full responsibility end to end, even if other stakeholders are involved

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

Send through your CV and a note on what draws you to Melbourne United.

📌 Partnerships Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne United
📍 Melbourne