About Roundabout Canberra Roundabout Canberra is a local charity working to ensure children and families have access to the essential items they need. We provide safe, high-quality new and pre-loved baby and children's items to families experiencing challenging circumstances, working through a network of social and community services. Our work reduces financial pressure on families, supports children's wellbeing and enables frontline workers to focus more of their time on supporting families. We're a practical, ambitious and community-minded organisation with a committed team, wonderful volunteers and a growing network of supporters who make our work possible.

About the role
We're looking for a Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to strengthen and grow the relationships that make our work possible. This is an chance to play an important role in Roundabout Canberra's next stage of growth, working closely with our CEO and Supporter Engagement Manager to develop corporate partnerships, engage major donors and build philanthropic support. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of valued existing relationships while identifying and developing new opportunities to grow our income and impact. At the heart of this role is connecting people and organisations with our purpose. We're looking for someone who understands what makes a great partnership, enjoys bringing people together and knows how to turn strong relationships into meaningful, long-term support. What you'll be doing
• Building and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, major donors, philanthropic foundations and other key supporters.
• Identifying and progressing new partnership and funding opportunities.
• Developing engaging proposals, presentations, impact reports and supporter communications.
• Ensuring our existing partners and donors feel valued, connected and informed about the difference their support makes.




• Working collaboratively with the CEO and wider team to grow sustainable income.
• Building connections across Canberra's business, philanthropic and community sectors. About you You're a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people, spotting opportunities and making things happen. You bring experience in partnerships, philanthropy, fundraising, business development or relationship management, along with the confidence to engage with a diverse range of people and organisations. You'll also bring:
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations.
• A proactive approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities and follow them through.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team.
• A genuine commitment to Roundabout Canberra's purpose and values. Experience in the not-for-profit sector would be valuable, but it's not essential. We're equally interested in hearing from people who have built strong relationships and partnerships in other sectors and want to apply their skills to work that makes a difference. Why join Roundabout Canberra? You'll join a growing local organisation where your work will have a direct and tangible impact on children and families in our community.

We offer
a supportive, collaborative team environment, opportunities to contribute ideas and shape our approach, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with people and organisations who care about making a difference. We'd love to hear from you Please visit Ethical Jobs for further information about applying for the role. If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact CEO, Hannah Andrevski at [email protected] or on 0408 968 065. Interviews are expected to take place on 16 and 17 December 2026.

📌 Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Roundabout Canberra
📍 Canberra