Partnerships Manager - South East Queensland (SEQ)

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Connect 'n' Grow is seeking an experienced Partnerships Manager to grow SEQ presence by building and managing school and industry partnerships, based from Windsor with regular travel across Brisbane's north side and surrounding areas. The role reports to the Head of Partnerships and offers autonomy, above-award pay, holiday perks, a vehicle allowance and a purpose-driven mission to shape health and community services careers. Key tasks include courting secondary schools, forging alliances with health and community organisations, presenting programs to leaders, representing at events, onboarding partners, and driving growth targets with internal teams. To apply, tailor your CV to partnerships or business development, show measurable partnership wins, highlight VET/education exposure, travel readiness, and strong stakeholder communication. We celebrate diversity and equity.

Company Description

Help Create the Next Generation of Health Professionals

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're passionate about creating pathways into the health and community services sector. Through partnerships with secondary schools and industry, we deliver high-quality education that equips students with the skills, confidence and real-world experience they need to succeed.

As we continue to grow across Queensland, we're looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to expand our network of school and industry partners and help create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Why Join Us?

At Connect 'n' Grow, we value our people and the impact they make. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Three additional paid leave days over Christmas.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Above-award remuneration.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Autonomy to manage your portfolio and make a genuine impact.
• A purpose-driven role helping shape future careers in health and community services.
• Vehicle allowance provided to support regular travel across Brisbane's north side and surrounding areas

Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you'll be responsible for growing Connect 'n' Grow's presence across Southeast Queensland by developing and managing relationships with secondary schools and industry partners.

Based from our Windsor office, this role involves regular travel across Brisbane's north side and surrounding areas to meet with schools, industry partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships with secondary schools across Southeast Queensland.
• Build relationships with health and community services organisations to support program growth and School-Based Traineeship opportunities.
• Present Connect 'n' Grow's programs to school leaders, educators and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Connect 'n' Grow at school events, careers expos and information sessions.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing engagement of partner organisations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to increase student participation and deliver positive partner experiences.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and achieve agreed partnership targets.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience in partnerships, business development, account management or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence presenting to groups and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive and professional approach with the ability to work independently.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Southeast Queensland.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in education, training or the VET sector.
• Knowledge of VET in Schools or School-Based Traineeship programs.
• Experience working with health or community services organisations.
• Existing education or industry networks.

About You

You're a proactive relationship-builder who enjoys creating opportunities and making a positive impact through education. You build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate with confidence and are motivated by helping young people achieve successful futures.

Additional Information

Join Us

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're committed to making health pathways happen through quality education.

If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful partnerships, enjoy genuine autonomy and help create life-changing opportunities for students, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.