Life at St Vincent de Paul Society

The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, including Vinnies Housing and our Vinnies Retail Stores, is committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

Through a diverse range of positions, locations and opportunities, we work towards one common cause by providing hope, support and housing solutions for Queenslanders in need.

As one of the state's largest charities, support service providers and community housing providers, we support hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders each year through issues like homelessness, poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, financial hardship and housing insecurity.

No matter the role, each one of our team members has an important part to play in shaping a more just and compassionate society.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

- Make a Real Difference – Every hour you invest contributes directly to improving lives in our community.

- Be Rewarded for Your Time – Enjoy competitive hourly rates under our Enterprise Agreement, recognising the value of your skills and dedication.

- Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Maximise your income with generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits: up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

- Your Health Matters – Access comprehensive support through our Employee Assistance Program, plus exclusive Medibank health insurance discounts to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

- Find Your Work Family – Join a genuinely inclusive team where you’re seen, heard, and supported.

The Role

Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people and making a positive impact in your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Coordinator to join our team at Vinnies Queensland!

In this rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in developing and strengthening relationships with donors, sponsors,



local businesses and community partners across the region. You’ll identify new partnership and fundraising opportunities and coordinate local campaigns, community events and engagement initiatives, including supporting the delivery of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Working collaboratively with local and statewide teams, you’ll help grow community support for Vinnies and build partnerships that contribute to our mission and increase our impact for Queenslanders experiencing hardship.

This is a Permanent, Part-Time (22.8 hours per week) position based in Nambour.

What you’ll do

- Support the coordination and delivery of key fundraising campaigns and events, including the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, engaging with participants, sponsors, donors and community partners.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, local businesses and community partners.

- Identify and develop new partnership and community engagement opportunities.

- Promote the mission and impact of Vinnies through meaningful community engagement.

- Monitor partnership and fundraising outcomes, maintain accurate records and identify opportunities for improvement.

About You

You’re a proactive and enthusiastic individual who thrives on building meaningful connections and bringing people together.

You’ll also bring:

- Experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, community development, events, marketing or a related field.

- Solid interpersonal and communication skills,



with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- A collaborative and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and achieving outcomes.

- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

- A genuine commitment to the mission and values of Vinnies Queensland.

- Experience in the not-for-profit, community services or related sectors will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

We are committed to Safeguarding

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, Vinnies Housing and Vinnies Retail Stores are committed to promoting and protecting the welfare, wellbeing and human rights of all people who interact with, or are affected by, our work, particularly those who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

We have robust recruitment and screening processes to attract people who share our values and uphold our zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and exploitation.

All employees, members and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment. Roles involving direct work with children or adults at risk require a valid Blue Card, which must be verified before commencement. Successful candidates will also undergo relevant background screening which includes a police check and reference checks as part of the recruitment process. Some positions may also require a pre-employment medical check.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.

Visit Vinnie’s careers to learn more about us and our vacancies!

📌 Partnerships Coordinator (Nambour)
🏢 St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
📍 Nambour