Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator

About Marist180

Marist180 is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. Marist180 is now seeking applications from experienced and committed Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator.

Job Description

About the Role

The Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator will support Marist180 in achieving its Mission by establishing new relationships with external organisations for the purpose of extended collaboration, which includes volunteers. Furthermore, this role will coordinate the delivery of Advocacy, Forums for the People We Serve.

The duties will include but not limited to:

• Sourcing suitable partners for collaboration on funding application submissions
• Establishing and maintaining, with the HR/People team, volunteer recruitment, support and retention
• Establishing and maintaining partner relationships during the funding application process
• Negotiating Letters of Support, Referral Protocols, and Memorandums of Understanding with funding application partners
• Managing transition of partner relationships to relevant Directorate staff following successful tender outcomes
• Participating in partner review processes
• Coordinating Advisory Forums for People We Serve
• Channelling feedback from Advisory Forums to head of Directorates

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills Required:

• Experience in interagency relationship management and in drafting partnership document
• Proven ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to take initiative in addressing requirements of partnerships
• Superior emotional resilience and flexibility in working practices
• Events or project management experience is highly desirable

Desirable:

Qualifications relating to the following areas of study would be an advantage in performing this role: Marketing, Project Management, Communications

Essential Requirements:

• Unrestricted Drivers Licence
• National Police Check
• Working with Children’s Check

Benefits for Working at Marist180

• Salary Packaging option
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Career opportunities
• Wellbeing Programs
• Rewards and Recognition

Marist180 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the agency. We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications who meet the requirements of the position from diverse community groups and ages including people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Marist180 recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and clients within our programs.

How to apply
Click “Apply Now” to submit your online application, please include a resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the essential criteria. For more information about the role please email recruitment@m180.org.au

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