Partnership Specialist

Join our highly skilled, passionate team and help grow existing and new partnerships with the RFDS!

Classifications

• Volunteer / Charity / Community
• Fundraising
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Competitive salary + super + tax free benefits up to $18,550
• A role within our multi‑award‑winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team!
• Flexible working arrangements available and FREE parking when at the office

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) relies on fundraising, donations and corporate partnerships to deliver our life-saving services and to fund new aircraft, equipment and infrastructure.  With demand for our services increasing each year, the Fundraising & Philanthropy team continues to play a critical role in RFDS’s endeavour to improve health outcomes for those who live, work and travel in rural and remote communities throughout Queensland.
  
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join the multi-award-winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team at the RFDS (Queensland Section) as a Partnership Specialist and help keep the flying doctor flying!
  
The Role:

The Partnership Specialist increases corporate giving by managing the ongoing development, retention, and stewardship of a portfolio of corporate and community partners through mutually beneficial partnerships and effective day-to-day management.
  
The role also involves identifying, attracting, and securing new meaningful partnerships that have a positive social impact, in line with the partnership growth strategy.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture a portfolio of corporate and community partners, ensuring delivery of partnership commitments while maximising income, engagement, and long-term value
• Plan and execute partnership activities and campaigns, identifying creative opportunities to enhance partner involvement and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes
• Collaborate across teams to ensure partnership initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with agreements and stakeholder expectations
• Oversee workplace giving, sponsorships, and in-kind support, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and community impact
• Maintain accurate supporter records in our CRM and deliver high-quality reporting and acquittals, support transparency, stewardship, and strategic decision-making
• Contribute to partnership growth through research, due diligence, budget planning, proposal development, and the cultivation of new corporate prospects.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Exceptional oral, written communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in developing strong, value-based relationships with stakeholders and supporters
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in securing and developing new corporate partnerships, supporting revenue growth
• Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• High degree of computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why work for us?

At the RFDS (Queensland Section), you’ll be driven by purpose not tasks; it's about being part of an organisation where, whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people’s lives. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.
  
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Work with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution!
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Full uniform allocation
• Access to our Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)!
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel.

Interested? 
For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
  
Don’t delay – applications will close 27 January 2026!  If you’re ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a role that makes a real impact, apply now to join the RFDS team!

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.

The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.